Notes on the Newer Remedies: Their Therapeutic Applications and Modes of Administration, Second Edition Page: 31
9-253 p. ; 19 cm.View a full description of this book.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
ANTIH YDR OPIN.-ANTIP YRAIN.
and strychnine, external heat, and inhalations of oxygen
should be resorted to.
ANTIHYDROPIN.
Antilydropin, a crystalline body whose chemical nature
has not been determined as yet, is thought to be the
active principle of Batta orientalis, or the common
cockroach.
Therapeutic Applications.-This new agent has been
chiefly used as a diuretic in dropsical affections.
Administration.-The daily dose of antihydropin is
from IO to 20 grains (o.6 to 1.3 grammes).
ANTINERVIN.
This drug, also known as salicyl-bromanilid, is com-
posed of salicylanilid and bromo-acetanilid. It is really
a mixture of I part each of bromide of ammonium
and salicylic acid and 2 parts of antifebrin or acetan-
ilid. It is also termed salbromalid.
Therapeutic Applications.-Antinervin has been
recommended as an anodyne, especially in cases of
neuralgia, when phenacetin and antipyrin fail to do any
good.
Administration.-The dose of antinervin is given as
15 grains (I gramme).
ANTIPYRIN.
The scientific name of this drug is dimcthyloxyquini-
inh', phcny/dimethylpyrazolon, or dc'hydrodimethylphenyld-
pyra.in. It has similarly been-called analgesin, metho-
zin, and phenazon. Antipyrin is a derivative of coal-tar,
/CH3
its chemical composition being CHN7N CH
5\C CH
\CH3
or CH12NO20. It can also be prepared synthetically.
Physical Properties.-Antipyrin is a reddish-white31
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This book can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Matching Search Results
View eight pages within this book that match your search.Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Book.
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/m1/30/?q=cerna: accessed May 1, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries.