Esther K----, AEt. 33. General anasarca, ascites, and dyspnoea, of
seven months duration.
_Decoct. c Digit. [Symbol: dram]iv. c. aq. [Symbol: pound]i. coquend.
ad [Symbol: pound]ss. cap. [Symbol: ounce]i. 2dis. horis._ 1st DAY.
4th dose made her sick. 2d DAY. The first dose she took to-day
produced vomiting.
3d DAY. _Minuatur dosis ad [Symbol: ounce]ss._ This stayed upon her
stomach, but produced an almost constant sickness. Stools more
frequent, water scarce sensibly increased; and her swellings not at
all reduced.