Notes on the Newer Remedies: Their Therapeutic Applications and Modes of Administration, Second Edition Page: 191
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STRONTIUM BROMIDE.-STRONTIUM LACTA TE. 191
Physical Properties.-Spermin occurs as a crystal-
line body.
Therapeutic Applications.-Spermin has been high-
ly lauded in the treatment of nervous disorders, chiefly
cerebral depression and general and senile debility. It
is asserted to have produced good results also in dia-
betes mellitus, in collapse, and even in pulmonary tuber-
culosis.
Administration.-This substance is best administered
subcutaneously.
STRONTIUM BROMIDE.
This salt is represented by the formula SrBr2,6Aq.
Physical Properties.-This salt is composed of long
colorless needles.
Solubility.-Bromide of strontium is freely soluble in
water.
Therapeutic Applications.-Strontium bromide has
been used with apparent success in superacid diseases of
the stomach and in the treatment of epilepsy. This salt
has also been found beneficial against rheumatic gout.
Administration.-The daily dose of this remedy is
from 30 to 6o grains (2 to 4 grammes). As high as 6'2
drachms (25.20 grammes) may be given in a case of
epilepsy.
STRONTIUM LACTATE.
Lactate of strontium has the composition Sr(C3H50O)2,-
3Aq.
Physical Properties.-This compound appears as a
white granular powder.
Solubility.-This salt is soluble in water.
Therapeutic Applications.-Strontium lactate has
been recommended especially in chronic diseases of the
kidneys, in which the albumen of the urine is said to be
notably diminished, and even suppressed, under the in-
fluence of this medicament.
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Cerna, David. Notes on the Newer Remedies: Their Therapeutic Applications and Modes of Administration, Second Edition, book, 1894; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth143542/m1/190/: accessed April 30, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries.