Acetate, N.F._ (Liquor Burowii, Burow's Solution).--Contains normal
aluminum acetate, Al(C{2}H{3}O{2}){3} (about 5%).
USES: Popular astringent wash.
DOSAGE: Usually diluted with 15 parts of water
=Alumini Acetico-Tartras, Aluminum Acetico-Tartrate.=
_Liquor Alumini Acetico-Tartratis (Liq. Alumin. Acet.-Tart.), Solution
of Aluminum Acetico-Tartrate, N.F._--A solution of aluminum acetate and
tartrate obtained by dissolving aluminum hydroxide in a mixture of
acetic and tartaric acids.
=Alumini Chloridum (Alum. Chlor.), Aluminum Chloride, N.F.=--AlCl{3} +
6H{2}O.
A nearly white deliquescent powder, with a sweetish, astringent
taste. Freely soluble in water (1:1) and in alcohol (1:3).
ACTION AND USES: Antiseptic and astringent, without
advantage over alum.
DOSAGE: 0.3 Gm. or 5 grains (N.F.).
=Alumini Hydroxidum (Alum. Hydrox.), Aluminum Hydroxide,
U.S.P.=--Al(OH){3}.
A white, bulky, odorless and tasteless powder. Insoluble in water
and in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Mild astringent and desiccant, sometimes
used as a dusting powder.
=Alumini Subacetas, Aluminum Subacetate.=--Basic aluminum acetate,
Al(C{2}H{3}O{2}){2}OH.
_*Liquor Alumini Subacetatis (Liq. Alumin. Subacet.), Solution of
Aluminum Subacetate, N.F._ (Liquor Alumini Acetatis, N.F.
III).--Contains basic aluminum acetate, Al(C{2}H{3}O{2}){2}OH (about
8%).
USES: Astringent wash.
DOSAGE: Usually diluted with ten parts of water.
=Alumini Sulphas (Alum. Sulph.), Aluminum Sulphate,
N.F.=--Al{2}(SO{4}){3} + 16H{2}O.
A white, odorless powder, with an astringent taste. Freely soluble
in water (1:1), but insoluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Similar to and without advantage
over alum.
=*Ammonia (NH{3}).=
_*Aqua Ammoniae (Aq. Ammon.), Ammonia Water, U.S.P._--NH{3} (about 10%)
in water.
A liquid with a strong odor and a caustic, soapy taste. Loses NH{3}
readily. Miscible with water or alcohol.
USES: Local irritant and antacid, preferably as a liniment.
Fugacious indirect circulatory and respiratory
stimulant.
_Aqua Ammoniae Fortior (Aq. Ammon. Fort.), Stronger Ammonia Water,
U.S.P._--NH{3} (about 28%) in water.
Loses NH{3} very readily. Miscible with water or alcohol.
_*Linimentum Ammoniae (Lin. Ammon.), Ammonia Liniment, U.S.P._ (Volatile
Liniment, Hartshorn Liniment).--Ammonia water (25%) in sesame oil.
USES: Popularly used as counterirritant.
_Lotio Ammoniacalis Camphorata (Lot. Ammon. Camph.), Ammoniated Camphor
Wash, N.F._ (Aqua Sedativa, N.F. III, Sedative Water, Eau Sédative de
Raspail).--Ammonia water (6%) and spirit of camphor (1%), in sodium
chloride and water.
USES: Counterirritant.
_Spiritus Ammoniae Anisatus (Sp. Ammon. Anis.), Anisated Spirit of
Ammonia, N.F._ (Liquor Ammoniae Anisatus, Anisated Solution of
Ammonia).--Ammonia water (20%) with anethol, in alcohol. Absolute
alcohol content about 70 per cent.
USES: Aromatic carminative preparation.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.).
=Ammonii Acetas, Ammonium Acetate.=--NH{4}C{2}H{3}O{2}.
_Liquor Ammonii Acetatis (Liq. Ammon. Acet.), Solution of Ammonium
Acetate, U.S.P._ (Spirit of Mindererus).--Contains NH{4}C{2}H{3}O{2}
(not less than 7%).
USES: Diaphoretic and diuretic in fevers; of doubtful
value.
DOSAGE: 15 Cc. or 4 fluidrachms (U.S.P.).
_Liquor Ferri et Ammonii Acetatis (Liq. Ferr. et Ammon. Acet.), Solution
of Iron and Ammonium Acetate, U.S.P._ (Basham's Mixture).
USES: An antiquated preparation, without the special
advantages generally ascribed to it. Iron and acetates are
better prescribed separately.
DOSAGE: 15 Cc. or 4 fluidrachms (U.S.P.).
=Ammonii Benzoas (Ammon. Benz.), Ammonium Benzoate, U.S.P.=
A white, odorless or nearly odorless powder, with a bitterish
taste. Very soluble in water (1:10) and soluble in alcohol (1:35).
Incompatible with acids, fixed alkalies and ferric salts.
ACTION AND USES: Resembles sodium benzoate in its
action but is more irritant and has no advantage over it.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.), in solution
=Ammonii Bromidum (Ammon. Brom.), Ammonium Bromide, U.S.P.=--NH{4}Br.
A white, odorless powder with a pungent saline taste. Incompatible
with nitrous ether.
ACTION AND USES: Those of the bromides; more irritant
than potassium bromide, over which it has no advantage.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.) in solution.
_Elixir Ammonii Bromidi (Elix. Ammon. Brom.), Elixir of Ammonium
Bromide, N.F._--Ammonium bromide (8.5%), syrup, distilled water and
aromatic elixir. Absolute alcohol content about 5 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm.
_Elixir Trium Bromidorum (Elix. Tri. Brom.), Elixir of Three Bromides,
N.F._--Ammonium bromide, potassium bromide and sodium bromide (each 8%),
with cudbear and compound elixir of almond. Absolute alcohol content
about 4 per cent.
USES: An irrational bromide mixture, as there is no good
evidence that the bases influence the bromide action
materially.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
=*Ammonii Carbonas (Ammon. Carb.), Ammonium Carbonate, U.S.P.=--A
mixture of ammonium bicarbonate and ammonium carbamate, yielding about
31 per cent. of NH{3}.
White, hard, translucent masses, with a strong ammoniacal odor and
a sharp, ammoniacal taste. Very soluble in water; alcohol dissolves
the carbamate and leaves the bicarbonate.
ACTION AND USES: Alkaline and nauseant liquefying
expectorant used in cough mixtures; also as reflex "diffusible"
stimulant in smelling salts.
DOSAGE: 0.3 Gm. or 5 grains (U.S.P.) in solution.
_Mistura Pectoralis Stokes (Mist. Pect. Stokes), Stokes' Expectorant,
N.F._--Ammonium carbonate (1.75%), fluidextracts of senega and squill
(each 3.5%), camphorated tincture of opium (17.5%), water and syrup of
tolu. Absolute alcohol content about 10 per cent.
USES: Irrational expectorant mixture.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_*Spiritus Ammoniae Aromaticus (Sp. Ammon. Arom.), Aromatic Spirit of
Ammonia, U.S.P._--Ammonium carbonate (3.4%), ammonia water (9%) and oils
of lemon, lavender and myristica in alcohol and distilled water.
Absolute alcohol content about 68 per cent.
USES: Useful aromatic alkali and carminative in flatulence,
colic, etc.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
=*Ammonii Chloridum (Ammon. Chlor.), Ammonium Chloride,
U.S.P.=--NH{4}Cl.
A white, odorless powder, with a saline taste. Freely soluble in
water (1:2.6) and soluble in alcohol (1:100).
ACTION AND USES: Liquefying expectorant; used in cough
mixtures, and in the treatment of inflammation of the air-passages.
DOSAGE: 0.3 Gm. or 5 grains (U.S.P.), in solution or
lozenges.
_Mistura Ammonii Chloridi (Mist. Ammon. Chlor.), Mixture of Ammonium
Chloride, N.F._ (Mistura Solvens Simplex).--Ammonium chloride (2.5%) and
pure extract of glycyrrhiza in water.
DOSAGE: 8 Cc. or 2 fluidrachms (N.F.).
_Trochisci Ammonii Chloridi (Troch. Ammon. Chlor.), Troches of Ammonium
Chloride, U.S.P._--Each troche contains ammonium chloride (0.1 Gm.) with
extract of glycyrrhiza, tragacanth and sugar, flavored with syrup of
tolu.
=Ammonii Citras, Ammonium Citrate.=
_Liquor Ammonii Citratis (Liq. Ammon. Cit.), Solution of Ammonium
Citrate, N.F._--Ammonium citrate (14.47%) in water.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
_Ammonii Hypophosphis (Ammon. Hypophos.), Ammonium Hypophosphite,
N.F._--NH{4}H{2}PO{2}.
Colorless plates or white powder, odorless, with a saline, bitter
taste. Very soluble in water (1:1) and soluble in alcohol (1:20).
ACTION AND USES: Similar to but without material
advantage over ammonium chloride.
DOSAGE: 0.2 Gm. or 3 grains (N.F.).
_Syrupus Ammonii Hypophosphitis (Syr. Ammon. Hypophos.), Syrup of
Ammonium Hypophosphite, N.F._--Ammonium hypophosphite (3.5%) and diluted
hypophosphorous acid, flavored with compound spirit of vanillin, in
water, glycerin and syrup.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=Ammonii Iodidum (Ammon. Iod.), Ammonium Iodide, U.S.P.=--NH{4}I.
White, odorless powder, with a saline taste. Freely soluble in
water (1:0.6), in alcohol (1:3.7) and in glycerin (1:1.5).
ACTION AND USES: Those of the iodides. More irritant
and less stable than sodium or potassium iodide, over
which it has no advantage.
DOSAGE: 0.3 Gm. or 5 grains (U.S.P.), in solution.
_Linimentum Ammonii Iodidi (Lin. Ammon. Iod.), Liniment of Ammonium
Iodide, N.F._--Ammonium iodide (about 0.5%) with oil of rosemary, oil of
lavender, camphor, ammonia water and alcohol.
USES: Irrational preparation.
=Ammonii Phosphas (Ammon. Phos.), Ammonium Phosphate, N.F.=--A mixture
of (NH{4}){2}HPO{4} and NH{4}H{2}PO{4}.
Colorless crystals or white powder. Freely soluble in water (1:4),
but insoluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Similar to but without advantage over
sodium phosphate.
DOSAGE: 0.3 Gm. or 5 grains (N.F.).
=Ammonii Salicylas (Ammon. Salicyl.), Ammonium Salicylate, U.S.P.=
White, odorless crystals or powder with a bitterish taste. Very
soluble in water (1:1) and in alcohol (1:3). Incompatible with
acids and fixed alkalies.
ACTION AND USES: Those of salicylates; without advantage
over sodium salicylate.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (U.S.P.), in solution.
=Ammonii Valeras (Ammon. Valer.), Ammonium Valerate, U.S.P.= (Ammonium
Valerianate).--Of variable composition.
White plates, with a valerian odor and a sharp, sweetish taste.
Very soluble in water (1:0.3) and in alcohol (1:0.6).
ACTION AND USES: Sedative in hysteria, depending on the
valeric odor. Not very effective.
DOSAGE: 0.5 Gm. or 8 grains (U.S.P.).
_Elixir Ammonii Valeratis (Elix. Ammon. Valer.), Elixir of Ammonium
Valerate, N.F._ (Elixir Ammonii Valerianatis, N.F. III).--Ammonium
valerate (3.5%) in red elixir. Absolute alcohol content about 20 per
cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm. The alcohol content
should be borne in mind.
=Amygdala Dulcis (Amygd. Dulc.), Sweet Almond, U.S.P.=
ACTION AND USES: Demulcent, especially as cosmetic.
_Emulsum Amygdalae (Emuls. Amygd.), Emulsion of Almond, U.S.P._ (Milk of
Almond).--Sweet almond, acacia, sugar and water.
=*Amylis Nitris (Amyl. Nitris), Amyl Nitrite, U.S.P.=--Not less than 80
per cent. C{5}H{11}NO{2} (chiefly iso-amyl nitrite).
A yellowish liquid, with a fruity odor and a pungent, aromatic
taste. Very volatile; almost insoluble in water, but miscible with
alcohol or ether.
ACTION AND USES: Prompt vasodilator, used especially
in spasms of angina pectoris, asthma and general convulsions.
DOSAGE: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (U.S.P.), by inhalation.
=*Amylum (Amyl.), Starch, U.S.P.= (Corn Starch).
ACTION AND USES: Dusting powder and diluent.
_Glyceritum Amyli (Glycer. Amyl.), Glycerite of Starch, U.S.P._--Starch
(10%) and water (10%) in glycerin.
USES: Emollient and excipient.
=Anethol (Anethol), Anethol, N.F.=--The chief constituent of oil of
anise and oil of fennel.
A colorless or yellowish liquid, with a sweet taste and an odor of
anise; solid below 20 C. Almost insoluble in water, but freely
soluble in alcohol or ether.
ACTION AND USES: Carminative, etc. Similar to but
without advantage over oil of anise.
DOSAGE: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (N.F.).
_Elixir Anisi (Elix. Anis.), Elixir of Anise, N.F._--Anethol, oil of
fennel, spirit of bitter almond, alcohol, syrup and water. Absolute
alcohol content about 23 per cent.
USES: Carminative and flavor.
DOSAGE: For infants, 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.).
=Angelicae Fructus (Angel. Fruct.), Angelica Fruit, N.F.= (Angelica
Seed).
ACTION AND USES: Aromatic stomachic and carminative;
without advantage over gentian.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (N.F.).
=Angelicae Radix (Angel. Rad.), Angelica Root, N.F.=
ACTION AND USES: Stimulating expectorant; without
advantage over tolu.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Angelicae Radicis (Fldext. Angel. Rad.), Fluidextract of
Angelica Root, N.F._--Angelica root (100%). Absolute alcohol content
about 85 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
=Anisum (Anis.), Anise, U.S.P.= (Aniseed).
ACTION AND USES: Carminative. (See =Oleum Anisi=).
=*Antimonii et Potassii Tartras (Antim. et Pot. Tart.), Antimony and
Potassium Tartrate, U.S.P.= (Antimonyl Potassium Tartrate, Tartrated
Antimony, Tartar Emetic).
A white, odorless powder with a sweet, metallic taste. Soluble in
water (1:12) and in glycerin (1:15); insoluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Nauseant expectorant and emetic.
Emetic doses and the prolonged use of expectorant doses
are somewhat dangerous. Externally, a pustulant.
DOSAGE: Expectorant, 0.005 Gm. or 1/12 grain (U.S.P.),
in solution. It is best to begin with small doses (0.001 Gm.
or 1/60 grain) which may be repeated hourly, care being
taken to avoid too great depression.
_Vinum Antimonii (Vin. Antimon.), Wine of Antimony, N.F._--Antimony and
potassium tartrate (0.4%), in water and sherry wine. Absolute alcohol
content about 20 per cent.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.).
=Antimonii Oxidum (Antim. Oxid.), Antimony Oxide, N.F.=--Antimonous
oxide, Sb{2}O{3}.
A white or grayish-white, odorless, tasteless powder. Insoluble in
water and in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Obsolete nauseant, emetic and
cathartic. Action uncertain and possibly toxic.
DOSAGE: 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain (N.F.).
_Pulvis Antimonialis (Pulv. Antimon.), Antimonial Powder, N.F._ (James'
Powder).--Antimonous oxide (33%) and precipitated calcium phosphate.
DOSAGE: 0.2 Gm. or 3 grains (N.F.).
=Antimonium Sulphuratum (Antim. Sulphurat.), Sulphurated Antimony, N.F.=
(Antimonium Oxysulphuratum, Kermes Mineral).--Chiefly antimony
trisulphide, Sb{2}S{3}.
A red-brown, odorless, tasteless powder. Insoluble in water and in
alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Mineral cathartic, without advantage
over calomel. Has no special action on the bile, as was
formerly supposed.
_Pilulae Antimonii Compositae (Pil. Antimon. Co.), Compound Pills of
Antimony, N.F._ (Plummer's Pills).--Each pill contains sulphurated
antimony and mild mercurous chloride (each 0.04 Gm. or 2/3 grain),
guaiac (0.08 Gm. or 1-1/3 grains), and castor oil.
DOSAGE: 1 pill (N.F.).
=*Antipyrina (Antipyr.), Antipyrine, U.S.P.= (Phenazone,
Phenyldimethylpyrazolon).
White, odorless powder, with a slightly bitter taste. Freely
soluble in water (1:1) and in alcohol (1:1.3).
ACTION AND USES: Antipyretic and analgesic, similar to
acetanilid.
DOSAGE: 0.3 Gm. or 5 grains (U.S.P.), in solution,
given with even greater caution than acetanilid and
acetphenetidin
=Apii Fructus (Apii Fruct.), Celery Fruit, N.F.= (Celery Seed).
ACTION AND USES: Domestic emmenagogue, depending
for its action on the volatile oil.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Apii Fructi (Fldext. Apii Fruct.), Fluidextract of
Celery Fruit, N.F._--Celery fruit (100%). Absolute alcohol content about
85 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
=Apocynum (Apocyn.), Apocynum, N.F.= (Canadian Hemp).--Rhizome and
roots.
ACTION AND USES: Cardiac tonic of digitalis group;
unreliable as to rate of absorption.
DOSAGE: 0.75 Gm. or 12 grains (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Apocyni (Fldext. Apocyn.), Fluidextract of Apocynum,
N.F._ (Fluidextract of Canadian Hemp).--Apocynum (100%). Absolute
alcohol content about 50 per cent.
DOSAGE: 0.75 Cc. or 12 minims (N.F.).
=*Apomorphinae Hydrochloridum (Apomorph. Hydrochl.), Apomorphine
Hydrochloride, U.S.P.= (Apomorphine Chloride).
White powder, becoming greenish on exposure to light and air,
odorless and with a slightly bitter taste. Soluble in water (1:50)
and in alcohol (1:50).
ACTION AND USES: Prompt, centrally acting emetic,
especially adapted for hypodermic administration. Rarely
used as nauseant expectorant.
DOSAGE: Expectorant 0.003 Gm. or 1/20 grain (U.S.P.).
Probably too large; 0.004 Gm. or 1/15 grain is said to have
produced death in a person enfeebled by chronic bronchitis.
From 0.001 Gm. to 0.002 Gm., or 1/60 to 1/30 grain, repeated
once an hour or once in two hours, is safer. Emetic, by mouth
(hypodermic administration is better), 0.01 Gm. or 1/6 grain
(U.S.P.). Emetic, hypodermic, 0.005 Gm. or 1/12 grain
(U.S.P.). This may be repeated at ten-minute intervals
until effective, but it should be remembered that in some
cases apomorphin produces toxic effects without causing
vomiting.
=*Aqua (Aqua), Water, U.S.P.=--H{2}O.
ACTION AND USES: Solvent. The ingestion of large
amounts is a very valuable eliminative measure.
_*Aqua Destillata (Aq. Dest.), Distilled Water, U.S.P._--Water obtained
by distillation.
_Aqua Destillata Sterilisata (Aq. Dest. Steril.), Sterilized Distilled
Water, U.S.P._--Should be used within forty-eight hours after its
preparation.
=AQUAE AROMATICAE, AROMATIC WATERS.=--The official aromatic waters are
aqueous solutions of volatile substances, usually volatile oils. They
are used as vehicles for the more active water-soluble drugs. For
preparations included in this list see under the names of the principal
constituents. For the following, see under the names of the respective
oils: Aqua Amygdalae Amarae, Aqua Foeniculi, Aqua Menthae Piperitae and
Aqua Menthae Viridis.
=Aralia (Aralia), Aralia, N.F.= (American Spikenard, Spignet).--Rhizome
and roots.
ACTION AND USES: Obsolete irritant, diaphoretic and
"alterative." Probably without value.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Araliae (Fldext. Aral.), Fluidextract of Aralia,
N.F._--Aralia (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 55 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
=*Argenti Nitras (Arg. Nit.), Silver Nitrate, U.S.P.=--AgNO{3}.
Colorless plates, darkening on exposure to light in the presence of
organic matter; odorless; strongly caustic and having a bitter,
metallic taste. Very soluble in water (1:0.4) and soluble in
alcohol (1:30). Incompatible especially with chlorides and organic
matter.
ACTION AND USES: Externally as a caustic, antiseptic
and germicide; internally as an astringent.
DOSAGE: 0.01 Gm. or 1/6 grain (U.S.P.), diluted or in
kaolin pills. The concentrations of solutions for local use
vary from 0.01 to 10 per cent., according to the sensitiveness
of the surface and the degree of action desired. Distilled
water should be used in making the solutions.
_*Argenti Nitras Fusus (Arg. Nit. Fus.), Molded Silver Nitrate, U.S.P._
(Fused Silver Nitrate, Lunar Caustic).--AgNO{3} toughened by the
addition of a small proportion of silver chloride.
White, hard pencils or cones.
=Argenti Oxidum (Arg. Oxid.), Silver Oxide, U.S.P.=--Ag{2}O.
A heavy, odorless, brownish-black powder with a metallic taste.
Only slightly soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Astringent in gastric ulcer. Probably
inefficient.
DOSAGE: 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain (U.S.P.).
=Arnica (Arnic.), Arnica, U.S.P.= (Arnica Flowers).
ACTION AND USES: Feeble rubefacient. Still used externally
to some extent in the form of a tincture mixed with
water as an evaporating lotion. The chief active ingredient
of the tincture is probably its alcohol.
_Fluidextractum Arnicae (Fldext. Arnic.), Fluidextract of Arnica,
N.F._--Arnica (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
_Tinctura Arnicae (Tr. Arnic.), Tincture of Arnica, U.S.P._--Arnica
(20%) in diluted alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 46 per cent.
=Arseni Iodidum (Arsen. Iod.), Arsenous Iodide, U.S.P.= (Arsenic
Iodide).--AsI{3}.
An orange-red, odorless powder. Soluble in water (1:12) with
partial decomposition; soluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Similar to those of arsenic trioxide,
over which it has no advantage.
DOSAGE: 0.005 Gm. or 1/12 grain (U.S.P.).
_*Liquor Arseni et Hydrargyri Iodidi (Liq. Arsen. et Hydrarg. Iod.),
Solution of Arsenous and Mercuric Iodide, U.S.P._ (Donovan's
Solution).--Arsenous iodide and red mercuric iodide (each 1%) in water.
DOSAGE: 0.1 Cc. or 1-1/2 minims (U.S.P.).
=*Arseni Trioxidum (Arsen. Triox.), Arsenic Trioxide, U.S.P.= (Arsenous
Acid, Arsenous Oxide, White Arsenic).--As{2}O{3}.
Amorphous, glassy masses or white, crystalline masses or powder.
Slowly soluble in water (about 1:100), slightly soluble in alcohol
and ether and freely soluble in glycerine. Readily dissolved by
hydrochloric acid or by alkaline solutions.
ACTION AND USES: Believed to modify nutrition. Used
as tonic in anemias, nervous diseases, etc., in skin diseases
and in some forms of malaria. Externally, a mild escharotic,
but the danger of poisoning prevents its general use.
Likely to produce nephritis. A very common poison.
DOSAGE: 0.002 Gm. or 1/30 grain (U.S.P.), in pills or solutions.
_*Liquor Acidi Arsenosi (Liq. Acid. Arsen.), Solution of Arsenous Acid,
U.S.P._ (Hydrochloric Solution of Arsenic, "Solution of Arsenic
Chloride").--Arsenic trioxide (1%) in diluted hydrochloric acid (5%) and
water.
DOSAGE: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims.
=*Asafoetida (Asafoet.), Asafetida, U.S.P.= (Gum Asafetida).--A gum
resin.
Should be 60% soluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Used as a carminative and also in the
treatment of hysteria, the action being psychic.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.), in pills.
_Emulsum Asafoetidae (Emuls. Asafoet.), Emulsion of Asafetida, U.S.P._
(Milk of Asafetida).--Asafetida (4%) in water.
USES: Used especially as enema in tympanites.
DOSAGE: 15 Cc. or 4 fluidrachms (U.S.P.).
_Pilulae Asafoetidae (Pil. Asafoet.), Pills of Asafetida, U.S.P._--Each
pill contains asafoetida (0.2 Gm. or 3 grains), and soap.
DOSAGE: 2 pills (U.S.P.).
_Tinctura Asafoetidae (Tr. Asafoet.), Tincture of Asafetida,
U.S.P._--Asafetida (20%) in alcohol. Absolute alcohol content about 81
per cent.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (U.S.P.).
=Asarum (Asar.), Asarum, N.F.= (Canada Snake-Root. Wild
Ginger).--Rhizome.
ACTION AND USES: Carminative and flavor; similar to
but without advantage over ginger.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).
_Syrupus Asari Compositus (Syr. Asar. Co.), Compound Syrup of Asarum,
N.F._--Asarum (6.2%), fluidextract of ipecac (0.3%), alcohol, cochineal
and potassium carbonate in syrup.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.).
=Asclepias (Asclep.), Asclepias, N.F.= (Pleurisy Root).
ACTION AND USES: Obsolete domestic remedy for pleurisy,
also used as diaphoretic. Probably without value.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Asclepiadis (Fldext. Asclepiad.), Fluidextract of
Asclepias, N.F._--Asclepias (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40
per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
=*Aspidium (Aspidium), Aspidium, U.S.P.= (Male Fern).--The rhizome of
certain ferns.
ACTION AND USES: Used as a teniacide in the form of
oleoresin.
_*Oleoresina Aspidii (Oleores. Aspid.), Oleoresin of Aspidium, U.S.P._
(Oleoresin of Male Fern).
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (total dose in a day, U.S.P.),
which may be given singly or in repeated, divided
doses, at intervals of fifteen minutes, in capsules containing
0.3 Gm. or 5 grains, or in emulsion. Larger doses may be
given to robust persons. Special caution is necessary in
giving it to anemic or debilitated persons. The patient
should be prepared by a light diet or fasting for twenty-four
hours. The drug should be given early in the morning,
preceded by a saline cathartic, and the last dose followed
in three hours by a saline laxative. Caution:--Castor
oil or other fixed oils should not be used in connection
with oleoresin of aspidium, as they favor the absorption
of the active principle.
=Aspidosperma (Aspidosp.), Aspidosperma, U.S.P.= (Quebracho).--A bark.
ACTION AND USES: Has been recommended in dyspneic
conditions. Value doubtful.
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (U.S.P.).
_Fluidextractum Aspidospermatis (Fldext. Aspidosp.), Fluidextract of
Aspidosperma, U.S.P._ (Fluidextract of Quebracho).--Aspidosperma (100%).
Absolute alcohol content about 55 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (U.S.P.).