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What is heart disease?
Heart disease is a general term that includes many types of heart problems. It's also called cardiovascular disease, which means heart and blood vessel disease.
Coronary artery disease (also called coronary heart disease) is the most common type of heart disease in both men and women. It happens slowly over time when a sticky substance called plaque builds up in the arteries that supply your heart muscle with blood. The plaque narrows or blocks blood flow to the heart muscle and can lead to:
- Angina - chest pain from lack of blood flow
- Heart attacks - when part of the heart muscle dies from loss of blood flow
- Heart failure - when your heart can't pump enough blood to meet your body's needs
- Arrhythmia - a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat
In the United States, heart disease is the number one cause of death in women. But women are often not diagnosed with heart disease as quickly as men are. That's because:
- Women are more likely than men to have "silent" heart disease, meaning that they don't have symptoms.
- Health care providers may not recognize heart disease in women because women's symptoms may be different from men's symptoms.
- Women are more likely than men to have certain types of heart disease that can be harder to diagnose.
A delay in diagnosis may mean a delay in medical care that could help prevent serious problems, such as a heart attack. That's why it's important to learn about your risk for heart disease, the symptoms in women, and how to keep your heart healthy.
What types of heart disease do women get?Women can get any type of heart disease. Like men, the most common type of heart disease among women is coronary artery disease. But there are certain types of heart disease which are less common, but affect women more often than men:
- Coronary microvascular disease - Chest pain from spasms (sudden tightening) in the smallest arteries of the heart that pinch off blood flow. It typically happens during rest or routine activities. This serious condition increases your risk of having a heart attack or other heart diseases. This type may be harder to diagnose since blockages in smaller arteries can be harder to see on imaging tests.
- Broken heart syndrome - Strong chest pain or other signs that look like a heart attack. It's caused by the stress of powerful emotions, such as deep grief, anger, or surprise. It can happen even if you're healthy. It mostly affects women after menopause and usually doesn't cause any lasting damage.
- Variant angina - A rare type of strong chest pain from spasms in the heart arteries. The pain usually happens in a pattern during sleep. Variant angina rarely causes a heart attack.
Your risk for developing heart disease increases with:
- Menopause. Women can develop heart disease at any age, but your risk increases after your periods stop, usually by age 55. Before menopause, your body makes more estrogen (a female hormone) which helps protect against heart disease. That's why women generally develop coronary artery disease 10 years later than men. During and after menopause, estrogen levels drop and your risk for heart diseases goes up. If your periods stop before age 40, your risk will be higher than other women your age.
- Family history of heart disease. Your risk for heart disease may be higher if your:
- Mother or sister had heart disease before age 65.
- Father or brother had heart disease before age 55.
- Problems during pregnancy, such as high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, anemia, and high blood pressure.
- Use of hormonal birth control (pills, patches, or vaginal rings with estrogen and progesterone).
- Endometriosis.
- Polycystic ovary syndrome.
- Inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
- Metabolic syndrome.
- Mental health issues, such as stress, anxiety, or depression.
- Health risks from a lack physical activity.
- Obesity or being overweight.
- Diabetes.
- Low HDL cholesterol levels.
- Mild to moderate high blood pressure.
- Smoking.
If you have one or more risks for heart disease, ask your health care provider for help understanding your risk level. Ask if you need any heart tests to help catch heart disease early.
What are the symptoms of heart disease and heart attack in women?When women have symptoms of heart disease, they may include:
- Pain or discomfort in the chest that may be dull and heavy or sharp
- Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper belly, or back
- Nausea or vomiting
- Unusual fatigue
- Shortness of breath (feeling like you can't get enough air) during physical activity
Women who have coronary artery disease are more likely than men to have chest pain when resting or doing daily activities, rather than during exercise. They're also more likely than men to feel chest pain from mental stress.
Symptoms of a heart attack in women may also be different than in men. Chest pain is the most common symptom for both sexes. It may feel like crushing or squeezing. But women are somewhat less likely than men to have chest pain.
During a heart attack, women may feel:
- Pressure or tightness in the chest
- Pain in the upper back, arms, neck, jaw or throat
- Dizziness
- Unusual fatigue
- Indigestion, heartburn, nausea, or vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Shortness of breath
Heart attacks usually don't look like the sudden, dramatic events we see in the movies. The symptoms may be mild or strong. They may start slowly. They can stop and then come back.
Can heart disease in women be prevented?You can help lower your risk by:
- Learning how to prevent heart disease and making heart-healthy habits part of your daily life.
- Asking your provider about your personal risk for heart disease and the best way to manage your heart health.
Remember, women can have heart disease without symptoms. But if you pay attention to your risk for heart disease, you can take action to prevent problems or keep them from getting worse.
NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Action FDA Approved Drugs
ADRENALIN [EpinephrineC9H13NO3]
RX
- eq 1mg base/ml (eq 1mg base/ml) (intramuscular, intraocular, subcutaneous injectable)
eq 30mg base/30ml (eq 1mg base/ml) (intramuscular, subcutaneous injectable)
Par Sterile ProductsDec 7, 2012
- Emergency treatment of allergic reactions (type i), including anaphylaxis.
AUBAGIO [TeriflunomideC12H9F3N2O2]
RX
- 14mg (oral tablet)
7mg (oral tablet)
Sanofi Aventis UsSep 12, 2012
- Treatment of patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis while managing the risk of teriflunomide and rosuvastatin interaction by limiting the rosuvastatin dose to no more than 10mg and/or administering about half the normal dose.
- Treatment of patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.
AUVI-Q [EpinephrineC9H13NO3]
RX
- eq 0.15mg/delivery (intramuscular, subcutaneous injectable)
eq 0.3mg/delivery (intramuscular, subcutaneous injectable)
Kaleo IncAug 10, 2012
- Method of treating allergic reaction via injection.
DEXILANT [DexlansoprazoleC16H14F3N3O2S]
RX
- 30mg (oral capsule, delayed release)
60mg (oral capsule, delayed release)
Takeda Pharms UsaJan 30, 2009
- For healing of all grades of erosive esophagitis (ee).
- For the treatment of heartburn associated with symptomatic non-erosive gastroesophageal disease (gerd).
- Healing of all grades of erosive esophagitis (ee) for up to 8 weeks.
- Maintain healing of erosive esophagitis (ee) for up to 6 months.
- To maintain healing of ee and relief of heartburn.
- Treatment of heartburn associated with non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd) for 4 weeks.
- Use of dexlansoprazole in patients taking clopidogrel without meaningful cyp2c19 interactions.
DORAL [QuazepamC17H11ClF4N2S]
RX
- 15mg (oral tablet)
Cutis Health LlcDec 27, 1985
- Method for treating insomnia while reducing the risk of an adverse drug interaction.
EPINEPHRINE [EpinephrineC9H13NO3]
RX
- eq 1mg base/ml (eq 1mg base/ml) (iv (infusion), intraocular, intramuscular, subcutaneous solution)
Belcher Pharms LlcJul 29, 2014
- Emergency treatment of allergic reactions (type i), including anaphylaxis.
- Increasing mean arterial blood pressure in adult patients with hypotension associated with septic shock.
- Induction and maintenance of mydriasis during intraocular surgery.
MULTAQ [Dronedarone HydrochlorideC31H44N2O5SClH]
RX
- eq 400mg base (oral tablet)
Sanofi Aventis UsJul 1, 2009
- Management of risk of dronedarone/beta-blocker interaction in patients in sinus rythm with a history of paroxysmal or persistent af.
- Reduction in risk of hospitalization in patients with a history of paroxysmal or persistent af without severe heart failure and with one or more risk factors by administration twice a daily with morning and evening meals.
- Reduction in risk of hospitalization in patients with coronary heart disease and a history of paroxysmal or persistent af and with one or more risk factors by administration twice a day with morning and evening meals.
- Reduction in risk of hospitalization in patients with stable nyha class iii heart failure and a history of paroxysmal or persistent af and with one or more risk factors by administration twice a day with morning and evening meals.
- Reduction of the risk of cardiovascular hospitalization.
- Reduction of the risk of hospitalization for atrial fibrillation.
- Treatment of patients with a history of paroxysmal or persistent af without severe heart failure and with one or more risk factors by administration twice a day with morning and evening meals.
NIASPAN [NiacinC6H5NO2]
RX
- 1gm (oral tablet, extended release)
500mg (oral tablet, extended release)
750mg (oral tablet, extended release)
AbbvieJul 28, 1997
- A method of reducing the capacity of extended release nicotinic acid to provoke a flushing reaction by pretreating an individual with a flush inhibiting agent prior to the administration of the extended release nicotinic acid.
- Method of treating hyperlipidemia with nicotinic acid by dosing once per day in the evening or at night.
- Reduction in elevated tc and ldl-c by dosing once per day in the evening or at night, with pretreatment with a flush inhibitin agent such as aspirin.
- Reduction in elevated tc and ldl-c by dosing once per day in the evening or at night.
- Reduction in risk of recurrent nonfatal myocardial infarction by dosing once per day in the evening or a t night, with pretreatment with a flush inhibitin agent such as aspirin.
- Reduction in risk of recurrent nonfatal myocardial infarction by dosing once per day in the evening or at night.
- Reduction in tg by dosing once per day in the evening or at night, with pretreatment with a flush inhibiting agent such as aspirin.
- Reduction in tg by dosing once per day in the evening or at night.
- Treatment of primary and mixed dyslipidemia by dosing once per day in the evening or at night, with pretreatment with a flush inhibiting agent such as aspirin.
- Treatment of primary and mixed dyslipidemia by dosing once per day in the evening or at night.
VISTOGARD [Uridine TriacetateC15H18N2O9]
RX
- 10gm/packet (oral granule)
Wellstat TherapDec 11, 2015
- Emergency treatment of adult & pediatric patients following fluorouracil or capecitabine overdose,or who exhibit early-onset,severe or life-threatening cardiac or cns toxicity or unusually severe adverse reactions within 96 hours.
ZINGO [Lidocaine HydrochlorideC14H22N2OClHH2O]
RX
- 0.5mg (intradermal system)
Powder PharmsAug 16, 2007
- Zingo intradermal injection system is a drug delivery system that is capable of delivering fine dry powdered lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate for local anesthetic action.
- Zingo is a powder intradermal system that is capable of delivering fine dry powdered lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate for local anesthetic action.
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Home Remedies for Action
SORE THROAT [Pharyngitis]
Licorice root has anti-inflammatory properties. Boil 1/2 ounce of licorice in 1 quart of water, uncovered, until half of the water is still remaining.... / ...orice can interact with some medications, herbs and dietary supplements. Consult a health care professional if you have questions about possible interactions with a drug or supplement you take.
Mechanism - glycyrrhizinJlaiii | August 11th, 2020
Licorice root has anti-inflammatory properties. Boil 1/2 ounce of licorice in 1 quart of water, uncovered, until half of the water is still remaining.... / ...orice can interact with some medications, herbs and dietary supplements. Consult a health care professional if you have questions about possible interactions with a drug or supplement you take.
Mechanism - glycyrrhizinJlaiii | August 11th, 2020
WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.
Felter's Materia Medica on Action
ABSINTHIUM (Artemisia absinthium)ARAB3
...ium (3j to Oj). Dose, 1 to 2 fluidrachms. 2. Oleum Absinthii, Oil of Wormwood. Dose, 1 to 5 drops., Action.Both oil of wormwood and extract of absinth act as nerve depressants upon man. Small doses ......in that form due to alcoholic excesses. Large doses irritate the stomach and give rise to increased action of the heart. Though less agreeable than santonin, it may also be used for the expulsion of t...2
...ium (3j to Oj). Dose, 1 to 2 fluidrachms. 2. Oleum Absinthii, Oil of Wormwood. Dose, 1 to 5 drops., Action.Both oil of wormwood and extract of absinth act as nerve depressants upon man. Small doses ......in that form due to alcoholic excesses. Large doses irritate the stomach and give rise to increased action of the heart. Though less agreeable than santonin, it may also be used for the expulsion of t...2
ACACIAACACI
The dried gummy exudate of Acacia Senegal, Willdenow; and of some other African species of Acacia. (Nat. Ord. Leguminosae.) Eastern Africa... / ... to 4 fluidrachms or more. 2. Syrupus Acaciciae, Syrup of Acacia. Dose, 1 to 4 fluidrachms or more. Action and Therapy.-Acacia is largely employed in the preparation of pills and in the emulsification... / ...by irritant and corrosive poisons. Acacia may be given freely and at pleasure, in the form of owder, troches, mucilage, or syrup, as desired. 2
The dried gummy exudate of Acacia Senegal, Willdenow; and of some other African species of Acacia. (Nat. Ord. Leguminosae.) Eastern Africa... / ... to 4 fluidrachms or more. 2. Syrupus Acaciciae, Syrup of Acacia. Dose, 1 to 4 fluidrachms or more. Action and Therapy.-Acacia is largely employed in the preparation of pills and in the emulsification... / ...by irritant and corrosive poisons. Acacia may be given freely and at pleasure, in the form of owder, troches, mucilage, or syrup, as desired. 2
ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM
The whole plant Achillea millefolium, Linné (Nat. Ord. Compositae); a common wayside and field herb in North America and Europe. Common Names:... / ...Specific Indications. Atony and relaxation of tissue, with free dis. charges; passive hemorrhage. Action and Therapy.Achillea is astringent and tonic. Its chief virtues are shown in its occasional...2
The whole plant Achillea millefolium, Linné (Nat. Ord. Compositae); a common wayside and field herb in North America and Europe. Common Names:... / ...Specific Indications. Atony and relaxation of tissue, with free dis. charges; passive hemorrhage. Action and Therapy.Achillea is astringent and tonic. Its chief virtues are shown in its occasional...2
ACONITUM NEPALLUS
...fevers with or without restlessness. When septic processes prevail it is only relatively indicated. Action.The effects of aconite, considered from the so-called physiological action, are expressed i......ing, numbness, and peripheral sensory paralysis, primarily reduced force and frequency of the heart action, due to vagal stimulation, and subsequent rapid pulse, due to vagal depression. The heart mus......t rapid pulse, due to vagal depression. The heart muscle is also thought to be paralyzed by it. The action upon the vaso-motor system is not well understood, though the lowered arterial pressure is ex...2
...fevers with or without restlessness. When septic processes prevail it is only relatively indicated. Action.The effects of aconite, considered from the so-called physiological action, are expressed i......ing, numbness, and peripheral sensory paralysis, primarily reduced force and frequency of the heart action, due to vagal stimulation, and subsequent rapid pulse, due to vagal depression. The heart mus......t rapid pulse, due to vagal depression. The heart muscle is also thought to be paralyzed by it. The action upon the vaso-motor system is not well understood, though the lowered arterial pressure is ex...2
ACTÆA ALBA.
The rhizome and rootlets of Actaea alba, Bigelow (Nat. Ord. Ranunculaceae). A perennial of the United States east of the Mississippi, abounding in... / ...e sensitiveness of the ovarian region; pinkish hue of parts freely supplied by blood (Scudder). Action and Therapy.Actaea is an active drug, acting in general somewhat like cimicifuga. In large ... / ...arising from derangement of the reproductive organs. Like cimicifuga it is useful in atonic indigestion of the nervous dyspepsia type. 2
The rhizome and rootlets of Actaea alba, Bigelow (Nat. Ord. Ranunculaceae). A perennial of the United States east of the Mississippi, abounding in... / ...e sensitiveness of the ovarian region; pinkish hue of parts freely supplied by blood (Scudder). Action and Therapy.Actaea is an active drug, acting in general somewhat like cimicifuga. In large ... / ...arising from derangement of the reproductive organs. Like cimicifuga it is useful in atonic indigestion of the nervous dyspepsia type. 2
ADONIS VERNALIS
.... Preparation.Specific Medicine Adonis. Dose, 1/2 to 3 drops. Specific Indications.Weak cardiac action, with low blood pressure, and shortened diastole, with consequent venous stasis, with increas......creased back-pressure, and feeble intermittent or irregular pulse; cardiac dropsy, with weak heart. Action.Fresh adonis is irritant and vesicant. Upon the circulation it acts much like digitalis, bu......onis is irritant and vesicant. Upon the circulation it acts much like digitalis, but is prompter in action and not cumulative. It is an energetic agent and capable of poisoning. Adonis slows, regulate...2
.... Preparation.Specific Medicine Adonis. Dose, 1/2 to 3 drops. Specific Indications.Weak cardiac action, with low blood pressure, and shortened diastole, with consequent venous stasis, with increas......creased back-pressure, and feeble intermittent or irregular pulse; cardiac dropsy, with weak heart. Action.Fresh adonis is irritant and vesicant. Upon the circulation it acts much like digitalis, bu......onis is irritant and vesicant. Upon the circulation it acts much like digitalis, but is prompter in action and not cumulative. It is an energetic agent and capable of poisoning. Adonis slows, regulate...2
ÆSCULUS GLABRA
...ky pain near the umbilicus; dyspnea and constriction of the respiratory tract with spasmodic cough. Action.The dried, powdered fruit of the buckeye causes violent sneezing. Buckeye acts powerfully u......keye causes violent sneezing. Buckeye acts powerfully upon the nervous and circulatory systems. Its action is probably strongest on the spinal nerves, and in some respects resembles that of strychnine......s the indication for it. It often succeeds admirably, and as often completely fails to relieve. Its action upon visceral disorders is practically the same as that mentioned under Hippocastanum (which ...2
...ky pain near the umbilicus; dyspnea and constriction of the respiratory tract with spasmodic cough. Action.The dried, powdered fruit of the buckeye causes violent sneezing. Buckeye acts powerfully u......keye causes violent sneezing. Buckeye acts powerfully upon the nervous and circulatory systems. Its action is probably strongest on the spinal nerves, and in some respects resembles that of strychnine......s the indication for it. It often succeeds admirably, and as often completely fails to relieve. Its action upon visceral disorders is practically the same as that mentioned under Hippocastanum (which ...2
AGAR
A dried substance of mucilaginous character abstracted from several species of sea weeds (marine algae) growing along the coast of Asia. Most of... / ...ar powder, having practically no odor or taste. It swells to a soft magma in the presence of water. Action and Therapy.Agar has no action upon the human body nor is it in turn affected by the digest... / ...crackers are prepared from it and may be procured in the general trade. Agar is also used as a culture medium in making labaratory cultures. 2
A dried substance of mucilaginous character abstracted from several species of sea weeds (marine algae) growing along the coast of Asia. Most of... / ...ar powder, having practically no odor or taste. It swells to a soft magma in the presence of water. Action and Therapy.Agar has no action upon the human body nor is it in turn affected by the digest... / ...crackers are prepared from it and may be procured in the general trade. Agar is also used as a culture medium in making labaratory cultures. 2
AGARICUS (Amanita muscaria)
... 1 ounce; strong alcohol, 16 fluidounces). Dose, 1/30 drop. 2. Muscarine. Dose, 1/30 to 1/12 grain. Action and Toxicology.The chief toxic action of agaricus is probably due to muscarine, which produ......essed circulation, difficult breathing, muscular weakness, minutely contracted pupils, tetanic contraction of the viscera with subsequent relaxation of the bowels, when violent peristalsis takes place...2
... 1 ounce; strong alcohol, 16 fluidounces). Dose, 1/30 drop. 2. Muscarine. Dose, 1/30 to 1/12 grain. Action and Toxicology.The chief toxic action of agaricus is probably due to muscarine, which produ......essed circulation, difficult breathing, muscular weakness, minutely contracted pupils, tetanic contraction of the viscera with subsequent relaxation of the bowels, when violent peristalsis takes place...2
AGRIMONIA EUPATORIA
The whole plant of Agrimonia Eupatoria, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rosaceae). A common perennial in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Dose, 5 to... / ...nd hips to the umbilicus; atony or irritation of the urinary tract, with muddy, ill-smelling urine. Action and Therapy.A mild tonic and astringent, indicated as abovementioned, and of considerable v... / ...it to give relief in abdominal pain due to faulty intestinal digestion. Dribbling of urine in old persons is said to be relieved by agrimony. 2
The whole plant of Agrimonia Eupatoria, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rosaceae). A common perennial in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Dose, 5 to... / ...nd hips to the umbilicus; atony or irritation of the urinary tract, with muddy, ill-smelling urine. Action and Therapy.A mild tonic and astringent, indicated as abovementioned, and of considerable v... / ...it to give relief in abdominal pain due to faulty intestinal digestion. Dribbling of urine in old persons is said to be relieved by agrimony. 2
ALETRIS FARINOSA
The rhizome of Aletris farinosa, Linné, gathered after the plant has flowered (Nat. Ord. Haemodoraceae). United States. Dose, 5 to 60... / ... Grass, Starwort, False Unicorn root. Preparation.Specific Medicine Aletris. Dose, 5 to 60 drops. Action and Therapy.Owing to the confusion that has long existed resulting from the unwitting subst... / ...carminative effects thus ascribed would seem to belong to helonias rather than to aletris, which is neither bitter nor aromatic like the former. 2
The rhizome of Aletris farinosa, Linné, gathered after the plant has flowered (Nat. Ord. Haemodoraceae). United States. Dose, 5 to 60... / ... Grass, Starwort, False Unicorn root. Preparation.Specific Medicine Aletris. Dose, 5 to 60 drops. Action and Therapy.Owing to the confusion that has long existed resulting from the unwitting subst... / ...carminative effects thus ascribed would seem to belong to helonias rather than to aletris, which is neither bitter nor aromatic like the former. 2
ALLIUM CEPA
The fresh bulb of Allium Cepa, Linné (Nat. Ord. Liliaceae). Common in cultivation everywhere. Common Name: Onion. Principal Constituent.A... / ...Preparations.-1. Tincture of Red Onion. 5 to 60 drops. 2. Syrup of Onion. Dose, 1 to 2 fluidrachms. Action and Therapy.External. Onion is rubefacient. A poultice of onion with vinegar gives relief t... / ...pus, and mucus. The dose is from 5 to 10 drops in water. It is sometimes given with an equal quantity of tincture of Xanthium Strumarium. 2
The fresh bulb of Allium Cepa, Linné (Nat. Ord. Liliaceae). Common in cultivation everywhere. Common Name: Onion. Principal Constituent.A... / ...Preparations.-1. Tincture of Red Onion. 5 to 60 drops. 2. Syrup of Onion. Dose, 1 to 2 fluidrachms. Action and Therapy.External. Onion is rubefacient. A poultice of onion with vinegar gives relief t... / ...pus, and mucus. The dose is from 5 to 10 drops in water. It is sometimes given with an equal quantity of tincture of Xanthium Strumarium. 2
ALLIUM SATIVUM
The bulb of Allium sativum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Liliaceae). Sicily, Asia Minor, and Central Asia; cultivated also in the United States and Europe.... / ...i, Syrup of Allium. Dose, 1 to 2 fluidrachms. 2. Succus Allii, Juice of Allium. Dose, 1 fluidrachm. Action and Therapy.External. Stimulant and rubefacient. Garlic poultice, like that of the onion, m...2
The bulb of Allium sativum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Liliaceae). Sicily, Asia Minor, and Central Asia; cultivated also in the United States and Europe.... / ...i, Syrup of Allium. Dose, 1 to 2 fluidrachms. 2. Succus Allii, Juice of Allium. Dose, 1 fluidrachm. Action and Therapy.External. Stimulant and rubefacient. Garlic poultice, like that of the onion, m...2
ALNUS SERRULATA
The recent bark of Alnus serrulata, Aiton (Nat. Ord. Betulaceae). A shrub of the United... / ... fluidrachms. Chiefly used as a local application. 2. Specific Medicine Alnus. Dose, 1 to 60 drops. Action and Therapy.External. The decoction is one of the best of local applications for rhus poiso......r eczema and recurrent crops of boils. Passive haematuria is sometimes controlled by its astringent action. 2
The recent bark of Alnus serrulata, Aiton (Nat. Ord. Betulaceae). A shrub of the United... / ... fluidrachms. Chiefly used as a local application. 2. Specific Medicine Alnus. Dose, 1 to 60 drops. Action and Therapy.External. The decoction is one of the best of local applications for rhus poiso......r eczema and recurrent crops of boils. Passive haematuria is sometimes controlled by its astringent action. 2
ALOEALOE
...cularis (Scudder). Difficult evacuation of the lower bowel when not due to fissure or inflammation. Action.Aloes is a slow-acting stimulating purgative, probably affecting only the lower bowel, nota......carbonate, or with hyoscyamus, belladonna, or carminatives. Sulphate of iron slightly restrains its action and ipecac increases it. Applied to a denuded surface it operates the same as if taken intern......en internally, and administered to a nursing mother it purges the sucking child. By its stimulating action upon unstriped fibre, as of the bowel and uterus, and its tendency to excite the pelvic circu...2
...cularis (Scudder). Difficult evacuation of the lower bowel when not due to fissure or inflammation. Action.Aloes is a slow-acting stimulating purgative, probably affecting only the lower bowel, nota......carbonate, or with hyoscyamus, belladonna, or carminatives. Sulphate of iron slightly restrains its action and ipecac increases it. Applied to a denuded surface it operates the same as if taken intern......en internally, and administered to a nursing mother it purges the sucking child. By its stimulating action upon unstriped fibre, as of the bowel and uterus, and its tendency to excite the pelvic circu...2
WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.
Physician's Materia Medica on Action
ACETANILID (Phenylacetamide; Antifebrin.)
Analgesic, antipyretic, antiseptic; a powerful depressant to the spinal nerve centers. Used especially in neuralgic and rheumatic affections to control pain. in migraine, in febrile conditions accom panied with pain. in delirium tremens, in insomnia and as a remedy for obstinate vomiting. Externally it is useful as a surgical dress ing, resembling iodoform in its action. Incompatible with bromides and iodides and with spirit of nitrous ether. It is advantageously combined with Caffeine which dim3
Analgesic, antipyretic, antiseptic; a powerful depressant to the spinal nerve centers. Used especially in neuralgic and rheumatic affections to control pain. in migraine, in febrile conditions accom panied with pain. in delirium tremens, in insomnia and as a remedy for obstinate vomiting. Externally it is useful as a surgical dress ing, resembling iodoform in its action. Incompatible with bromides and iodides and with spirit of nitrous ether. It is advantageously combined with Caffeine which dim3
ACID NITRO-HYDROCHLORIC
Hepatic stimulant and gastric and intestinal antiseptic; pre scribed in cirrhosis of the liver, in chronic hepatitis, in dyspepsia with deficient secretion, especially with torpid liver, and for its specific action in oxaluria. Only the freshly prepared strong acid should be used, of which the dose is 0.06 to 0.2 c. c. (1 to 3 minims) to be largely diluted when taken. The oflicial diluted acid should not be prescribed .3
Hepatic stimulant and gastric and intestinal antiseptic; pre scribed in cirrhosis of the liver, in chronic hepatitis, in dyspepsia with deficient secretion, especially with torpid liver, and for its specific action in oxaluria. Only the freshly prepared strong acid should be used, of which the dose is 0.06 to 0.2 c. c. (1 to 3 minims) to be largely diluted when taken. The oflicial diluted acid should not be prescribed .3
ACID SALICYLIC and SALICYLATES
a. Salicyi iC Acid . An energetic antiseptic with comparatively little poisonous action; inhibits fermentation; used chiefi y in rheuma tism, the free acid acting more powerfully than its salts (e. g. sodium salicylate) but more liable to cause gastric irritation. Dose (in rheu matism) 0.6 to 1.3 Grm. (10 to 20 grs.) four to six times a day. b. Ammonium Salicylate. Properties of Salicylic Acid with some stimulating action. Dose, 0.3 to 1.3 Grm. (5 to 20 grs.). c. Lithium Salicylate. Combines the3
a. Salicyi iC Acid . An energetic antiseptic with comparatively little poisonous action; inhibits fermentation; used chiefi y in rheuma tism, the free acid acting more powerfully than its salts (e. g. sodium salicylate) but more liable to cause gastric irritation. Dose (in rheu matism) 0.6 to 1.3 Grm. (10 to 20 grs.) four to six times a day. b. Ammonium Salicylate. Properties of Salicylic Acid with some stimulating action. Dose, 0.3 to 1.3 Grm. (5 to 20 grs.). c. Lithium Salicylate. Combines the3
ADONIS VERNALIS (False Hellebore)
The herb of ADONIS VERNALIS, Lin. Cardiac tonic and diure tic, resembling in its action Digitalis but not liable to produce cumu lative effects. Uses the same as those of Digitalis. Dose, according to Botkin, 0.2 to 0.6 Grm. (3 to 10 grs.), but smaller doses, e. g. 0.06 to 0.12 Grm. (1 to 2 grs.). are commonly given. The active principle is the glucoside adonidin, of which the dose is stated to be 0.004 to 0.016 Grm. (1 16 to % gr.), but this seems large.3
The herb of ADONIS VERNALIS, Lin. Cardiac tonic and diure tic, resembling in its action Digitalis but not liable to produce cumu lative effects. Uses the same as those of Digitalis. Dose, according to Botkin, 0.2 to 0.6 Grm. (3 to 10 grs.), but smaller doses, e. g. 0.06 to 0.12 Grm. (1 to 2 grs.). are commonly given. The active principle is the glucoside adonidin, of which the dose is stated to be 0.004 to 0.016 Grm. (1 16 to % gr.), but this seems large.3
ALCOHOL
The stimulant most often used and perhaps also most often mis used. The indication for its use is depressed cardiac action, whether due to shock or to lowered vitality. Alcoholic drinks, vinous or malt ed, serve a good purpose also in some cases in promoting appetite and aiding digestion, but they cannot be prescribed indiscriminately for these effects. As active stimulants whiskey or brandy are most e lcient; gin may be prescribed when a diuretic action is desired; brandy in small doses may rel3
The stimulant most often used and perhaps also most often mis used. The indication for its use is depressed cardiac action, whether due to shock or to lowered vitality. Alcoholic drinks, vinous or malt ed, serve a good purpose also in some cases in promoting appetite and aiding digestion, but they cannot be prescribed indiscriminately for these effects. As active stimulants whiskey or brandy are most e lcient; gin may be prescribed when a diuretic action is desired; brandy in small doses may rel3
ALKAL-ANTISEPTINE
A pleasantly aromatic liquid having an alkaline reaction and serving as an efficient antiseptic and germicide although not pois onous to the human subject. It differs from Antiseptine, q. v. in that it contains glycerin and is distinctly alkaline. Its chief active constituents are Thymol, Eucalyptol, Menthol, Sodium Borate and Sodium Benzoate. Internally it may be given in teaspoonful doses as a gastric and intestinal antiseptic with antacid properties, but it is much more commonly used locally 3
A pleasantly aromatic liquid having an alkaline reaction and serving as an efficient antiseptic and germicide although not pois onous to the human subject. It differs from Antiseptine, q. v. in that it contains glycerin and is distinctly alkaline. Its chief active constituents are Thymol, Eucalyptol, Menthol, Sodium Borate and Sodium Benzoate. Internally it may be given in teaspoonful doses as a gastric and intestinal antiseptic with antacid properties, but it is much more commonly used locally 3
ANTISEPTINE
A solution in a somewhat alcoholic menstruum of Oils of Eucalyp tus and Gaultheria, Thymoi, Menthol and Benzoic and Boric Acids, together with Fluid Extract of Baptisia. A non-irritant, non-toxic antiseptic, used internally in teaspoon ful doses as a gastric or intestinal antiseptic, but more commonly in the form of spray, gargle or lotion wherever a local antiseptic action is desired. For a gargle, mix one part with one of glycerin and two to four of water; for a nasal douche, 1 part with 3 to 3
A solution in a somewhat alcoholic menstruum of Oils of Eucalyp tus and Gaultheria, Thymoi, Menthol and Benzoic and Boric Acids, together with Fluid Extract of Baptisia. A non-irritant, non-toxic antiseptic, used internally in teaspoon ful doses as a gastric or intestinal antiseptic, but more commonly in the form of spray, gargle or lotion wherever a local antiseptic action is desired. For a gargle, mix one part with one of glycerin and two to four of water; for a nasal douche, 1 part with 3 to 3
B!SMUTH
The compounds of Bismuth, although non-poisonous, have a marked antiseptic action which renders them valuable in medicine. They are used chiefly for their effect upon the mucous membrane of the stomach, having a soothing action when irritation of the mem brane exists. The insoluble compounds (subnitrate, snbcarbonate) have a similar action when applied topically to ulcerated surfaces or to the urethral or rectal mucous membrane. a. Bismuth and Ammonium Citrate. Beingsolubie, has greater astringe3
The compounds of Bismuth, although non-poisonous, have a marked antiseptic action which renders them valuable in medicine. They are used chiefly for their effect upon the mucous membrane of the stomach, having a soothing action when irritation of the mem brane exists. The insoluble compounds (subnitrate, snbcarbonate) have a similar action when applied topically to ulcerated surfaces or to the urethral or rectal mucous membrane. a. Bismuth and Ammonium Citrate. Beingsolubie, has greater astringe3
BLACK HELLEBOREHENI6
The rhizome of HELLEBORUs NIean, Lin. Hydragogue cathar tic, emmenagogue, anthelmintic. In large doses an irritant poison. Used chiefly for its emmenagogue action.3
The rhizome of HELLEBORUs NIean, Lin. Hydragogue cathar tic, emmenagogue, anthelmintic. In large doses an irritant poison. Used chiefly for its emmenagogue action.3
BROMIDES
Since the medicinal action of the several alkaline bromides is es sentially the same, and they are frequently prescribed in combina tion, they are grouped here under a single head. They are sedative to the cerebro-spinal centers and hence employed in epilepsy, in in fantile convulsions, in tetanus, in strychnine poisoning, in whooping cough and generally for quieting nervous excitement and in particu lar sexual erethism. In epilepsy a combination of two or more brom ides often gives better resul3
Since the medicinal action of the several alkaline bromides is es sentially the same, and they are frequently prescribed in combina tion, they are grouped here under a single head. They are sedative to the cerebro-spinal centers and hence employed in epilepsy, in in fantile convulsions, in tetanus, in strychnine poisoning, in whooping cough and generally for quieting nervous excitement and in particu lar sexual erethism. In epilepsy a combination of two or more brom ides often gives better resul3
WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.
Physician's Therapeutics Memoranda on Action
ABSCESS
In the incipient stage, applications of tincture iodine, of Phenol camphor, N., B. & Co. or of a... / ...15 minims of a 2 per cent. aqueous solution oi carbolic acid may abort the abscess. Internally calcium sulphide, 1-10 to 1-2 gr. doses. For febrile reaction, aconite. Locally apply Glyceroplasma for its de pletant and emollient eifect; anodynes as needed. If pus forms, evacuate it early and dress wi... / ...is impoverished.3
In the incipient stage, applications of tincture iodine, of Phenol camphor, N., B. & Co. or of a... / ...15 minims of a 2 per cent. aqueous solution oi carbolic acid may abort the abscess. Internally calcium sulphide, 1-10 to 1-2 gr. doses. For febrile reaction, aconite. Locally apply Glyceroplasma for its de pletant and emollient eifect; anodynes as needed. If pus forms, evacuate it early and dress wi... / ...is impoverished.3
ACIDITY OF STOMACH
If due to fermentation, use antacids as palliatives to relieve im mediate distress, but prescribe also gastric antiseptics. Avoid indigestible food, particularly lats. If acidity is irom hyper-secretion, the remedies are antacids and henbane, for its inhibitive action on the secretions. In chronic gastric catarrh, bismuth. silver nitrate, antacids combined with salines. In all severe cases. lavage is the most useful treatment.3
If due to fermentation, use antacids as palliatives to relieve im mediate distress, but prescribe also gastric antiseptics. Avoid indigestible food, particularly lats. If acidity is irom hyper-secretion, the remedies are antacids and henbane, for its inhibitive action on the secretions. In chronic gastric catarrh, bismuth. silver nitrate, antacids combined with salines. In all severe cases. lavage is the most useful treatment.3
ANEURISM
When accessible, treat by pressure and other surgical procedures. Rest in bed and freedom from... / ... must be simple and not stimulating. Potassium iodide is commonly useful. Use veratrum viride or possibly aconite, but not digitalis to control heart action. For pain, opiates, morphine com bined with chloral or croton chloral; chlorodyne. To favor formation of clots, gallic acid, calcium chloride, ...3
When accessible, treat by pressure and other surgical procedures. Rest in bed and freedom from... / ... must be simple and not stimulating. Potassium iodide is commonly useful. Use veratrum viride or possibly aconite, but not digitalis to control heart action. For pain, opiates, morphine com bined with chloral or croton chloral; chlorodyne. To favor formation of clots, gallic acid, calcium chloride, ...3
ANGINA PECTORIS
In intervals between attacks, prescribe a simple but nourishing diet with avoidance of all forms... / ...rsenic or as an alterative phosphorus. During at tack, amyl nitrite by inhalation, nitroglycerin in solution or hypoder matically; for more prolonged action, sodium nitrite. If blood pre - sure is not high, in place of the foregoing, alcoholic stimulants, Elixir Digitalin Compound, N., B. & Co. or c...3
In intervals between attacks, prescribe a simple but nourishing diet with avoidance of all forms... / ...rsenic or as an alterative phosphorus. During at tack, amyl nitrite by inhalation, nitroglycerin in solution or hypoder matically; for more prolonged action, sodium nitrite. If blood pre - sure is not high, in place of the foregoing, alcoholic stimulants, Elixir Digitalin Compound, N., B. & Co. or c...3
APOPLEXY, CEREBRAL
Blood pressure must be reduced by ve-nesection, if the case ad mits it, by action of a rapid purge of croton oil or elaterium or... / Blood pressure must be reduced by ve-nesection, if the case ad mits it, by action of a rapid purge of croton oil or elaterium or by arterial sedatives, (veratrum viride or aconite); by mustard plasters to feet or a hot mustar... / ...is to be treated on general principles by massage, pas sive exercise, electricity, strychnine, the last to be used with due cau tion.3
Blood pressure must be reduced by ve-nesection, if the case ad mits it, by action of a rapid purge of croton oil or elaterium or... / Blood pressure must be reduced by ve-nesection, if the case ad mits it, by action of a rapid purge of croton oil or elaterium or by arterial sedatives, (veratrum viride or aconite); by mustard plasters to feet or a hot mustar... / ...is to be treated on general principles by massage, pas sive exercise, electricity, strychnine, the last to be used with due cau tion.3
ASPHYXIA
Perform artificial respiration, persisting in the effort at least half an hour, alternating the Sylvester movements with tongue trac tion as recommended by Laborde. Intravenous injection of ammonia may start heart’s action.3
Perform artificial respiration, persisting in the effort at least half an hour, alternating the Sylvester movements with tongue trac tion as recommended by Laborde. Intravenous injection of ammonia may start heart’s action.3
BRONCHITIS
In the incipient stage, quinine with a little Dover powder and a laxative may ward off the attack. If inflammatory... / In the incipient stage, quinine with a little Dover powder and a laxative may ward off the attack. If inflammatory action is estab lished, active diaphoretics (the hot foot bath, hot lemonade witliwa little whiskey, Dover powder, chamomile tea or other hot infusion... / ...there is hypersecretion, avoid ammonium chloride and use belladonna, strychnine and counter-irritation.3
In the incipient stage, quinine with a little Dover powder and a laxative may ward off the attack. If inflammatory... / In the incipient stage, quinine with a little Dover powder and a laxative may ward off the attack. If inflammatory action is estab lished, active diaphoretics (the hot foot bath, hot lemonade witliwa little whiskey, Dover powder, chamomile tea or other hot infusion... / ...there is hypersecretion, avoid ammonium chloride and use belladonna, strychnine and counter-irritation.3
DYSENTERY
The most useful remedies in acute cases are; magnesium sul phate (drachm doses of a saturated solution, with aromatic sulphuric acid); calomel in full cathartic dose; ipecac in large doses, combimxi with opium to restrain vomiting; ergot for its antihemorrhagic action. Irrigation of the bowel with mercuric chloride (l;5000) or silver nitrate (12500) or zinc sulphocarbolate (l;l000) is useful in chronic cases.3
The most useful remedies in acute cases are; magnesium sul phate (drachm doses of a saturated solution, with aromatic sulphuric acid); calomel in full cathartic dose; ipecac in large doses, combimxi with opium to restrain vomiting; ergot for its antihemorrhagic action. Irrigation of the bowel with mercuric chloride (l;5000) or silver nitrate (12500) or zinc sulphocarbolate (l;l000) is useful in chronic cases.3
ENDOCARDITIS
In the early stage, control heart’s action with aconite or veratrum viride; calomel and opium or morphine; leeches or ice bag over pre cordium. Later sustain heart’s action with digitalis. If of rheuma tic or syphilitic origin adopt appropriate general treatment. In cases of acute articular rheumatism, watch for indications of cardiac inflammation and meet symptoms promptly.3
In the early stage, control heart’s action with aconite or veratrum viride; calomel and opium or morphine; leeches or ice bag over pre cordium. Later sustain heart’s action with digitalis. If of rheuma tic or syphilitic origin adopt appropriate general treatment. In cases of acute articular rheumatism, watch for indications of cardiac inflammation and meet symptoms promptly.3
GANGRENE
Bromine is the most e lcient escharotic; chromic acid and nitric acid are often used. Carbolic acid applied in full strength, followed by alcohol to limit its action, with subsequent dressing with Iodosyl has given excellent results. For cleansing, hydrogen peroxide is eflicient. Ichthyol and boric acid may be used in dressing, but Iodosyl is better. Internally guaiacol and creosote to guard against p yemia.3
Bromine is the most e lcient escharotic; chromic acid and nitric acid are often used. Carbolic acid applied in full strength, followed by alcohol to limit its action, with subsequent dressing with Iodosyl has given excellent results. For cleansing, hydrogen peroxide is eflicient. Ichthyol and boric acid may be used in dressing, but Iodosyl is better. Internally guaiacol and creosote to guard against p yemia.3
HEADACHE
Seek the cause and govern treatment accordingly. Distinguish articularly congestive from anemic headaches. In the former ergot and vascular sedatives are useful, in the latter stimulating remedies are indicated. See that excretions are normal, that the eyes are not under strain from errors of refraction. that hygenic conditions are good and that the patient takes suflicient exercise and recreation.3
Seek the cause and govern treatment accordingly. Distinguish articularly congestive from anemic headaches. In the former ergot and vascular sedatives are useful, in the latter stimulating remedies are indicated. See that excretions are normal, that the eyes are not under strain from errors of refraction. that hygenic conditions are good and that the patient takes suflicient exercise and recreation.3
HEART DISEASE
In organic diseases of the heart. remedies must be adapted to symptoms presented. Digitalis and... / ...n increas ed pressure will do harm, while yet an arterial stimulant is needed; nitroglycerin to diminish arterial tension, aconite when the heart’s action is excessive. Functional disturbance of the heart calls for cardiac tonics when it arises from weakness, aconite in the rarer cases where the h...3
In organic diseases of the heart. remedies must be adapted to symptoms presented. Digitalis and... / ...n increas ed pressure will do harm, while yet an arterial stimulant is needed; nitroglycerin to diminish arterial tension, aconite when the heart’s action is excessive. Functional disturbance of the heart calls for cardiac tonics when it arises from weakness, aconite in the rarer cases where the h...3
INFLUENZA
The remedies most prescribed in the... / ...ly stage are; aconlte and potassium citrate to control the febrile symptoms; phenacetin or acetanilid, often combined with salol, for their analgesic action; quinine salicylate, aspirin, salicylic acid; calomel followed by a saline purge. The bronchitis must be treated in the usual manner, avoid ing...3
The remedies most prescribed in the... / ...ly stage are; aconlte and potassium citrate to control the febrile symptoms; phenacetin or acetanilid, often combined with salol, for their analgesic action; quinine salicylate, aspirin, salicylic acid; calomel followed by a saline purge. The bronchitis must be treated in the usual manner, avoid ing...3
PARTURITION
To overcome uterine inertia, kola is of value; to delay parturition, morphine and bromides; to relax os uteri, chloral and morphine; to hasten delivery, ergot; for post partum hemorrhage, mechanical stimulation of the uterus to cause contraction, ergot; as anesthetic, chloroform or ethyl bromide.3
To overcome uterine inertia, kola is of value; to delay parturition, morphine and bromides; to relax os uteri, chloral and morphine; to hasten delivery, ergot; for post partum hemorrhage, mechanical stimulation of the uterus to cause contraction, ergot; as anesthetic, chloroform or ethyl bromide.3
PERITONITIS
If surgical interference is not deemed advisable, combat pain and inflammation with calomel and opium; apply turpentine stupes for relief of tympanites; Glyceroplasma is often useful for its depletant action; if no obstruction or perforation exists, salines are often useful, for their depleting and refrigerant action; injection of asafetida or of turpentine emulsion may relieve tympanites.3
If surgical interference is not deemed advisable, combat pain and inflammation with calomel and opium; apply turpentine stupes for relief of tympanites; Glyceroplasma is often useful for its depletant action; if no obstruction or perforation exists, salines are often useful, for their depleting and refrigerant action; injection of asafetida or of turpentine emulsion may relieve tympanites.3
References
1) Bergner, Pal., Griswold, Alexandra F., Hufford, David J., et al. . Morton Grove, Il: Publications International, 2017.
2) Felter, Harvey Wickes, 1922, The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cincinnati, Ohio.
3) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.
2) Felter, Harvey Wickes, 1922, The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cincinnati, Ohio.
3) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.