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What is intimate partner violence (IPV)?

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is abuse that happens in a romantic relationship. The intimate partner could be a current or former spouse or dating partner. IPV is also known as domestic violence.

IPV may include different types of abuse, such as:

  • Physical violence, when a person hurts or tries to hurt a partner by hitting, kicking, or using another type of physical force.
  • Sexual violence which involves forcing or attempting to force a partner to take part in sexual activity when the partner does not or cannot consent. The sexual activity could include things like sex acts, sexual touching, or non-physical sexual events (e.g., sexting).
  • Emotional abuse, which includes threats, name-calling, put-downs, and humiliation. It can also involve controlling behavior, such as telling a partner how to act or dress and not letting them see family or friends.
  • Economic abuse, also called financial abuse, which involves controlling access to money.
  • Stalking, which is repeated, unwanted contact that causes fear or concern for the safety of the partner. This can include watching or following the partner. The stalker may send repeated, unwanted phone calls or texts.
Who is affected by intimate partner violence (IPV)?

It is hard to know exactly how common IPV is because it is often not reported.

But we do know that anyone can be affected by it. IPV can happen to anyone. It affects people with all levels of income and education.

What are the signs that someone is experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV)?

If you think that a loved one might be experiencing IPV, watch for these signs:

Does your friend or loved one:

  • Have unexplained cuts or bruises?
  • Avoid friends, family, and favorite activities?
  • Make excuses for their partner's behavior?
  • Look uncomfortable or fearful around their partner?

Does your friend or loved one's partner:

  • Yell at or make fun of them?
  • Try to control them by making all the decisions?
  • Check up on them at work or school?
  • Force them to do sexual things they don't want to do?
  • Threaten to hurt themself if the partner wants to break up?
What can I do if I am experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV)?

Your safety is the most important concern. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

If you are not in immediate danger, you can:

  • Get medical care if you have been injured or sexually assaulted.
  • Call a helpline for free, anonymous help. You can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) or 800-787-3224 (TTY). You can also chat with them through their website or through text by texting START to 88788.
  • Find out where to get help in your community. Contact local organizations that can help you.
  • Make a safety plan to leave. Intimate partner violence usually does not get better. Think about a safe place for you to go and all of the things that you will need when you leave.
  • Save the evidence. Keep evidence of abuse, such as pictures of your injuries or threatening emails or texts. Make sure that it is in a safe place the abuser cannot access.
  • Talk to someone you trust, such as a family member, a friend, a co-worker, or a spiritual leader.
  • Consider getting a restraining order to protect yourself.
How can I help someone who is experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV)?

Let your loved one know that being treated this way isn't healthy and that they are not to blame. You should:

  • Call 911 if there is immediate danger.
  • Watch for the signs of abuse. Learn about the signs and keep track of the ones that you see.
  • Find out about local resources. Get the addresses and phone numbers of some local resources in your community. Then you'll be able to share the information if the person is ready for it.
  • Set up a time to talk. Make sure you can have your conversation in a safe, private place. Your loved one's partner may have access to his or her cell phone or computer, so be careful about sharing information over text or email.
  • Be specific about why you are worried. Describe the behaviors that concern you. Be as specific as possible when explaining why you are worried.
  • Plan for safety. If your loved one is ready to leave an abusive partner, help make a plan for getting out of the relationship as safely as possible. An intimate partner violence counselor can help with making a safety plan.
  • Be patient and do not judge. You should talk about your concerns with your loved one, but you need to understand that they may not be ready to talk about it. Let them know that you're available to talk at any time, and that you will listen without judging them.

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ADDYI [FlibanserinC20H21F3N4O]
RX
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100mg (oral tablet)
Sprout PharmsAug 18, 2015
  • Use of flibanserin or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof to treat hypoactive sexual desire disorder (hsdd).
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AFINITOR [EverolimusC53H83NO14]
RX
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10mg (oral tablet)
2.5mg (oral tablet)
7.5mg (oral tablet)
NovartisMar 30, 2009
  • Treatment of advanced hormone receptor positive, her2-negative breast cancer in combination with exemestane after failure of treatment with letrozole or anastrozole.
  • Treatment of patients with progessive neuroendocrine tumors of pancreatic origin (pnet) that are unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic.
  • Treatment of patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (tsc) who have subependymal giant cell astrocytoma (sega) that requires therapeutic intervention but cannot be curatively resected..
  • Treatment of solid excretory system tumors; advanced renal cell carcinoma (rcc), after failure of treatment with sunitinib or sorafenib.
efficacy
2.0  (2)
side effects
0.0  (0)
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0.0  (0)

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AMITIZA [LubiprostoneC20H32F2O5]
RX
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24mcg (oral capsule)
8mcg (oral capsule)
Sucampo Pharma LlcJan 31, 2006
  • Method for relieving constipation in a human patient that comprises administering to the patient a dosage unit comprising (i) 24mcg+/- 10% of a drug substance and (ii) a pharmaceutically suitable excipient.
  • Method for relieving constipation in a patient with opioid-induced constipation that comprises administering to the patient a dosage unit comprising(i)24microg+/- 10% of a drug substance and (ii) a pharmaceutically suitable excipient.
  • Method for relieving or treating constipation in a human constipated patient.
  • Method for relieving or treating constipation in a patient with irritable bowel syndrome.
  • Method for relieving or treating constipation in a patient with opioid-induced constipation.
  • Method for the long term treatment of chronic constipation in a human subject with irritable bowel syndrome.
  • Method for the long term treatment of chronic constipation in a human subject.
  • Method for treating constipation by opening cic channels in a mammalian subject.
  • Method for treating constipation in a patient with opioid-induced constipation by opening cic channels.
  • Method for treating irritable bowel syndrome and method for treating abdominal discomfort associated with irritable bowel syndrome.
  • Method for treating opioid-induced constipation.
  • Method of relieving or preventing constipation in a human constipated patient.
  • Method of relieving or preventing constipation in a human patient with opioid-induced constipation.
  • Method of treating constipation in a patient with irritable bowel syndrome by opening chloride channels (cic).
  • Method of treating constipation in a patient with irritable bowel syndrome.
  • Use in relieving or preventing constipation in a human patient with a dosage unit comprising 24microg+/- 10% of a drug substance and a pharmaceutically suitable excipient.
  • Use in relieving or preventing constipation in a patient with opioid-induced constipation with a dosage unit comprising 24microg +/- 10% of a drug substance and a pharmaceutically suitable excipient.
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AXIRON [TestosteroneC19H28O2]
RX
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30mg/1.5ml actuation (transdermal solution, metered)
Eli Lilly And CoNov 23, 2010
  • A method of increasing the testosterone blood level of a person in need thereof.
  • A method of increasing the testosterone blood level of an adult male subject in need thereof.
  • A method of transdermal administration of a physiologically active agent to a subject..
  • A method of transdermally delivering testosterone.
  • Testosterone replacement therapy in males for conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
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CALDOLOR [IbuprofenC13H18O2]
RX
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800mg/8ml (100mg/ml) (intravenous solution)
Cumberland PharmsJun 11, 2009
  • Management of mild to moderate pain, management of moderate to severe pain as an adjunct to opioid analgesics in a critically ill patient with intravenous ibuprofen in need thereof.
  • Management of mild to moderate pain, management of moderate to severe pain as an adjunct to opioid analgesics, reduction in fever through anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic activity.
  • Management of mild to moderate pain, management of moderate to severe pain as an adnunct to opioid analgesics, reduction in fever through anti inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic activity.
  • Methods of treating pain, inflammation and/or fever in a critically ill patient with intravenous ibuprofen in need thereof.
  • Methods of treating pain, inflammation and/or fever with intravenous ibuprofen such that mean arterial blood pressure does not increase the dosage interval.
efficacy
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CRESTOR [Rosuvastatin Calcium2C22H27FN3O6SCa]
RX
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10mg (oral tablet)
20mg (oral tablet)
40mg (oral tablet)
5mg (oral tablet)
IprAug 12, 2003
  • Treatment of pediatric patients 8 to 17 years of age with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (hefh).
  • Use of rosuvastatin calcium for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in individuals without clinically evident coronary heart disease but with increased risk factors.
  • Use of rosuvastatin calcium to reduce elevated total-c, ldl-c, apob, nonhdl-c or tg levels; to increase hdl-c in adult patients with primary hyperlipidemia or mixed dyslipidemia; and to slow the progression of atherosclerosis..
efficacy
4.5  (2)
side effects
1.0  (1)
danger
1.0  (1)

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DIOVAN [ValsartanC24H29N5O3]
RX
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160mg (oral tablet)
320mg (oral tablet)
40mg (oral tablet)
80mg (oral tablet)
NovartisJul 18, 2001
  • Treatment of hypertension.
  • Use of valsartan to reduce cardiovascular mortality in clinically stable patients with left ventricular failure or left ventricular dysfunction following myocardial infarction.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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JUBLIA [EfinaconazoleC18H22F2N4O]
RX
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10% (topical solution)
Dow PharmJun 6, 2014
  • Antimycotic uses, specifically treatment of onychomycosis.
  • Topical treatment of onychomycosis of the toenail(s) due to trichophyton rubrum and trichophyton mentagrophytes.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
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NEOPROFEN [Ibuprofen LysineC13H18O2C6H14N2O2]
RX
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eq 20mg base/2ml (eq 10mg base/ml) (intravenous injectable)
Recordati RareApr 13, 2006
  • Closure of a clnically significant patent ductus arteriosus in premature infants weighing between 500 and 1500g, who are no more than 32 weeks gestational age when usual medical management is ineffective.
  • Treatment of patent ductus arteriosus.
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0.0  (0)
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ORENITRAM [Treprostinil DiolamineC23H34O5C4H11NO2]
RX
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eq 0.125mg base (oral tablet, extended release)
eq 0.25mg base (oral tablet, extended release)
eq 1mg base (oral tablet, extended release)
eq 2.5mg base (oral tablet, extended release)
eq 5mg base (oral tablet, extended release)
United TherapDec 20, 2013
  • Method of treating pulmonary hypertension by orally administering a formulation of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of treprostinil.
  • Use of orenitram for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (pah) (who group 1)..
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
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QUILLICHEW ER [Methylphenidate HydrochlorideC14H19NO2ClH]
RX
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20mg (oral tablet, extended release, chewable)
30mg (oral tablet, extended release, chewable)
40mg (oral tablet, extended release, chewable)
Pfizer IncDec 4, 2015
  • A method of providing a subject with therapeutically effective amount of racemic methylphenidate by orally administering to said subject a single methylphenidate extended release chewable tablet according to claim 1.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
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RYTARY [CarbidopaC10H14N2O4H2O : LevodopaC9H11NO4]
RX
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23.75mg : 95mg (oral capsule, extended release)
36.25mg : 145mg (oral capsule, extended release)
48.75mg : 195mg (oral capsule, extended release)
61.25mg : 245mg (oral capsule, extended release)
Impax Labs IncJan 7, 2015
  • Method of providing a therapeutically effective and stable median blood plasma level of levodopa.
  • Treatment of parkinson's disease, post-encephalitic parkinsonism, and parkinsonism that may follow carbon monoxide intoxication or manganese intoxication.
  • Treatment of parkinson's disease.
  • Treatment of parkinsonism that may follow carbon monoxide intoxication or manganese intoxication.
  • Treatment of post-encephalitic parkinsonism, and parkinsonism that may follow carbon monoxide intoxication or manganese intoxication.
  • Treatment of post-encephalitic parkinsonism.
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TARCEVA [Erlotinib HydrochlorideC22H23N3O4ClH]
RX
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eq 100mg base (oral tablet)
eq 150mg base (oral tablet)
eq 25mg base (oral tablet)
Osi PharmsNov 18, 2004
  • First-line treatment of locally advanced unresectable or metastatic pancreatic cancer, in combination with gemcitabine.
  • First-line treatment of metastatic non smal-cell lung cancer (nsclc) with egfr exon 19 deletions or exon 21 (l858r) substitution mutations as detected by an fda-approved test.
  • Maintenance treatment in patients with locally advanced or metastatic nsclc who have not progressed on 1st-line treatment wth platinum-based chemotherapy.
  • Maintenance treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic nsclc whose disease has not progressed after four cycles platinum-based chemotherapy.
  • Treatment of locally advanced or metastatic non small-cell lung cancer (nsclc) after failure of at least one prior chemotherapy regimen.
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THALOMID [ThalidomideC13H10N2O4]
RX
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100mg (oral capsule)
150mg (oral capsule)
200mg (oral capsule)
CelgeneJan 17, 2003
  • Acute treatment of the cutaneous manifestations of moderate to severe erythema nodosum leprosum (enl).
  • Approval for marketing only under a special restriction program approved by fda called 'system for thalidomide education and prescribing safety' (s.t.e.p.s.).
  • Maintenance therapy for prevention and supression of the cutaneous manifestations of enl recurrence.
  • Method for delivering a drug to a patient in need of the drug, while avoiding the occurence of an adverse side effect known or suspected of being caused by said drug.
  • Treatment of cutaneous manifestations of erythema nodosum leprosum (enl) in connection with a special program approved by fda called 'system for thalidomide education and prescribing safety' (s.t.e.p.s.).
  • Treatment of male patient having a disease or condition responsive to a teratogenic drug.
  • Use in combination with dexamethasone is indicated for the treatment of patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.
  • Use of thalidomide in combination with dexamethasone for the treatment of patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.
  • Use of thalidomide in treatment of cutaneous manifestations of erythema nodosum leprosum (enl).
  • Use of thalidomide while preventing the exposure of a fetus or other contraindicated individual to thalidomide.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
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TYZEKA [TelbivudineC10H14N2O5]
RX
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600mg (oral tablet)
NovartisOct 25, 2006
  • Treatment of chronic hepatitis b in adult patients with evidence of viral replication and either evidence of persistant elevations in serum aminotransferases (alt or ast) or histologically active disease.
  • Treatment of chronic hepatitis b in adult patients.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
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ZEGERID [OmeprazoleC17H19N3O3S : Sodium BicarbonateCHO3Na]
RX
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20mg/packet : 1.68gm/packet (oral for suspension)
20mg : 1.1gm (oral capsule)
40mg/packet : 1.68gm/packet (oral for suspension)
40mg : 1.1gm (oral capsule)
Santarus IncJun 15, 2004
  • Reduction of risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in critically ill patients.
  • Short term treatment of active benign gastric ulcer.
  • Short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer; treatment of heartburn and other symptoms associated with gerd; short-term treatment of erosive esophagitis; maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis.
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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 Call

ACONITUM NEPALLUS
   ...es prevail it is only relatively indicated. Action.—The effects of aconite, considered from the so-called physiological action, are expressed in local and general irritation followed by tingling, num......es are given, but the sensory nerves, especially at the periphery, are notably impressed by even so-called therapeutic doses. It is quite clear that aconite does not act strongly upon the cerebrum, ex...... When aconite kills it does so usually by paralyzing the heart, arresting that organ in diastole. Locally, aconite and its alkaloid, aconitine, act as irritants, producing a tingling, pricking sensati...1

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... / ...m overdoses of it. It deserves a more extended study than has yet been given it. Actaea acts specifically in disorders of the female reproductive organs, with atony and nervous impairment—such as the... / ...arising from derangement of the reproductive organs. Like cimicifuga it is useful in atonic indigestion of the nervous dyspepsia type. 1

ÆSCULUS GLABRA
   The bark and fruit of Aesculus glabra, Willdenow (Nat. Ord. Sapindaceae). A small fetid tree common to the central portion of the United... / ...ds admirably, and as often completely fails to relieve. Its action upon visceral disorders is practically the same as that mentioned under Hippocastanum (which see). Aesculus sometimes relieves uterin... / ...Aesculus deserves further study to determine its status as a remedy for nervous disorders, and especially its control over visceral neuralgias. 1

AGAR
   A dried substance of mucilaginous character abstracted from several species of sea weeds (marine algae) growing along the coast of Asia. Most of... / ...e pulverulent form is most commonly used. It is a coarse, buffcolored granular powder, having practically no odor or taste. It swells to a soft magma in the presence of water. Action and Therapy.—Aga... / ...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. 1

AGARICUS (Amanita muscaria)
   The fungus Amanita muscaria, Persoon; (Agaricus muscarius, Linné.) (Nat. Ord. Fungi.) An extremely poisonous fungus found in the pine forests of... / ...seases, and profuse sweating in the daytime; and to restrain the excess of urine in polyuria, or so-called diabetes insipidus. Scudder suggested a tincture of the fresh fungus for “involuntary twitch... / ...by Eclectic practitioners. Muscarine is used in atropine and belladonna poisoning, sometimes being employed in place of eserine (physostigmine). 1

APOCYNUM CANNABINUM
   The root of Apocynum cannabinum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Apocynaceae) gathered in autumn after the leaves and fruit have matured. Grows throughout the... / ...this manner. Specific medication has established that this action is not necessary, for when specifically indicated it promptly removes effusions without resorting to cathartic doses. Consequently it ... / ...may be looked for. Under these circumstances we have removed enormous dropsical swellings with it, giving quick relief from dyspnea and1

AQUA ROSÆ
   Rose Water. Stronger Rose Water mixed with an equal part of distilled water, immediately before dispensing. Description.—A clear aqueous... / ...ter (Aqua Rosae Fortior) is an ingredient of Ointment of Rose Water (Unguentum, Aquae Rosæ), or so-called Cold Cream. Equal parts of Rose Water and Glycerin is a favorite perfumed lotion for chapped ...1

ARNICA MONTANA
   ...ns.—1. Specific Medicine Arnica. Dose, 1/4 to 10 drops. 2. Tinctura Arnicæ, Tincture of Arnica. Locally. Specific Indications.—“Muscular soreness and pain from strain or overexertion; advanced sta......on occasioned by extreme forms of diarrhoea and dysentery when the discharges escape control. In so-called typhoid pneumonia—which is but pneumonia with typhoid conditions— marked asthenia, feeble c......ebleness, and marked depression, diarrhoea and dropsy, but no inflammation. During mild forms of so-called chronic rheumatism, with cold skin and general debility it will stimulate the nervous system,...1

ASPIDOSPERMA
   The dried bark of Aspidosperma Quebracho-blanco, Schlechtendal (Nat. Ord. Apocynaceae). An evergreen tree of Chili and the Argentine Republic.... / ...iac palpitation with cough. Action.—The various alkaloids of quebracho act more or less antagonistically to each other, but the chief good effect is the increase in depth and regulation of the rate o...1

BALSAMUM PERUVIANUM
   A balsam obtained from Toluifera Pereirae (Royle) Baillon. San Salvador in Central America; called Balsam of Peru because first exported to Europe from... / A balsam obtained from Toluifera Pereirae (Royle) Baillon. San Salvador in Central America; called Balsam of Peru because first exported to Europe from Peru. Common Names: Balsam of Peru, Peru... / ...Peru balsam should not be used in inflammatory or febrile conditions; and its use should be discontinued if it produces gastro-intestinal irritation.1

BAPTISIA
   ...oses it paralyzes the respiratory center, thus causing death by asphyxiation. Therapy.—External. Locally the decoction and the specific medicine baptisia (diluted with water) are effective as washes ......ly typhoid, is equally influenced for good by baptisia. Typhoid dysentery and typhoid pneumonia, so called, are helped by it just in proportion to the typhoid element present. In dysentery the greater......id element present. In dysentery the greater the evidence of intestinal ulceration the stronger the call for baptisia. For septic conditions other than typhoid, baptisia is distinctly useful. In putri...1

BELLADONNA (Atropa belladonna)ATROP
   The (1) dried root and the (2) dried leaves and tops of Atropa Belladonna, Linné (Nat. Ord. Solanaceae). Europe and Central Asia; also... / ...owever, in which belladonna appears to have rendered the best service are in those in what might be called medium doses, as advised by Scudder, in which the drug is employed to overcome dullness, hebe...1

BOLETUS
   The fungus Polyporus officinalis, Fries (Boletus laricis, jacquin). (Nat. Ord. Fungi.) Asia, Eastern Europe, and Central America. Common Names:... / ...amed use that of controlling colliquative sweating, agaric acid or agaricin, as it is more commonly called, is one of the most effectual of antihydrotics. In 113 grain doses it controls the thirst, co...1

BRYONIA
   The root of Bryonia dioica, Jacquin, and Bryonia alba, Linné (Nat. Ord. Cucurbitaceae.) Europe. Common Names: Bryony, Bastard Turnip, Devil's... / ...cinal doses. Tannin is said to counteract the untoward effects of bryonia. Therapy.—Bryonia, practically unused in the dominant school, and much employed by Homeopathists, is regarded by Eclectic phy... / ...its origin in irritation or erethism. Tensive or sharp pains are almost always present, and the secretion, if there is any, is small in quantit1

CACTUS (Selenicereus spp.)
   The fresh, green stems and the flowers of Selenicereus grandiflorus (L.) Britt. & Rose (and other Selenicereus species—MM) (Cereus grandiflorus,... / ...els through the vaso-motor apparatus. The peculiar state of the nervous system in cardiac diseases, calling for cactus, is quite characteristic. There is a marked mental depression, often amounting to... / ...organ were held with a strong band, it is often the most prompt of all cardiac remedies. It is a good remedy in the heart troubles produced by to1


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 Call

ACID CARBOLIC (Phenol)
   A powerful antiseptic and germicide, also an energetic and rapid poison; used internally as an anti-emetic and a gastric and in testinal antiseptic. Locally it acts as an anesthetic and cauterant. The liquified acid is applied in full strength to cauterize or thoroughly cleanse infected wounds, followed by strongalcohol to neu tralize its devitalizing effects. Carbolated oil (10 grs. to the ounce) or a carbolated ointment of similar strength, is one of the best dress ings for burns, scalds and i2

ACID GALLIC
   Astringent but not locally hemostatic, Prescribed in diarrheas, in atonic albuminuria, in hematuria, colliquative sweats, diabetes insipidus (combined with opium) and in internal hemorrhages. Ap plied locally in ointments in hemorrhoids and for unhealthy ulcers. Dose, 0.2 to 1.0 Grm. (3 to 15 grs.)2

ACID HYDROCYANIC (Prussic Acid)
   Sedative and antispasmodic, the most rapidly fatal of all poisons. Prescribed often for irritative coughs, for gastralgia and enteralgia; topically applied to relieve itching. It is potentially a natural con stituent of Wild Cherry bark. Dose of the oficial diluted acid (2%), 0.06 to 0.3 c. c. (1 to 5 M).2

ACID LACTIC
   Classed as tonic and astringent. Used in some forms of gas tric and intestinal indigestion and for relief of diarrhea in children. Locally acts as a cauterant, and formerly much used in treatment of chancres, chancroids, phagedenic ulcers and gangrene. Dose of the official diluted acid (10%), 0.6 to 1.6 c. c. (10 to 25 M).2

ACID TANNIC (Tannin)
   Powerful astringent. Employed locally as a styptic; internally sometimes prescribed in diarrhea, but more commonly drugs rich in Tannin such as Blackberry or Rhatany are used. Dose, 0.12 to 0.6 Grm. (2 to 10 grs.). Ointment Tannic Acid, U. S. P., (87% grs. to the ounce). Used especially in hemorrhoids. Glycerite Tannic Acid, U. S. P. (87% grs. to the ounce). Used as application to throat in relaxed condition, also locally in chronic coryza and ozena, and in certain cutaneous diseases. as eczema,2

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 2

ALUM [Aluminium and Potassium Sulphate]
   A powerful astringent. Internally used as an emetic (especially in croup), also in lead colic. Locally used as a hemostatic or an as tringent wash or gargle. Dose as emetic, 4 to 8 Grm. (60 to 120 grs.); in lead colic, 1 to 3 Grru. (15 to 45 grs.) every 4 hours, in dilute solution.2

ANTIMONY
   Compounds of Antimony are irritant poisons producing specifi cally depression of the nervous and circulatory systems, nausea and diaphoresis. They are now used chiefly as diaphoretiw, expectorants and alteratives. a. Antimony and Potassium Tartrate (Tartar Emetic). Dose, as an alterative, 0.001 to 0.004 Grm. (1-50 to 1-15 gr.); as an expectorant, 0.005 to 0.010 Grm. (1-12 to 1-6 gr.); as a nauseant diaphore tic, 0.01 to 0.03 Grm. (1-6 to 1-2 gr.); as an emetic, 0.06 Grm. (1 gr.) re peated if ne2

ANTIPYRIN (Phenazone)
   Chemical name Phenyldimethylpyrazolon. Antipyretic, anal gesic, locally hemostatic. Used chiefly for relief of pain of a non-in fiammatory character, as in neuralgic affections and in locomotor ataxia. It often gives relief in whooping cough, and is a valuable remedy in epilepsy. Locally it is used with advantage in acute coryza and in hemorrhoids, associated generally with cocaine. Dose. 0.2 to 0.3 Grm. (3 to 5 grs.), which may be increased if the remedy is well borne.2

APOMORPHINE
   Derivative alkaloid from MORPHINE. Expectorant or emetic ac cording to the dose. Small doses act as a sedative in delirium tre mens.' As an expectorant 0.001 to 0.0025 Grm. (1-60 to 1-25 gr.) may be given; as an emetic 0.06 (1-10 gr.) usually suflices (always given for this purpose hypodermatically).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 Therapeutics Memoranda on Call

ABORTION
   ... other Uterine Sedative; avoid large doses of quinine. - If abortion seems imminent, keep the patient at rest and give an opiate (morphine hypodermatically or opium extract by injection or suppository). If these measures fail, an aseptic tampon must be introduced and fluid extract of ergot must be g...... if necessary of the uterus. absolute rest and small doses of ergot and quinine. Ergot must al ways be used with proper caution, and only a physiologically stand ardized preparation should be employed.2

ABSCESS
   In the incipient stage, applications of tincture iodine, of Phenol camphor, N., B. & Co. or of a... / ...r 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 with Iodosyl gauze, c...2

ACNE
   Ascertain whether constitutional disease or disordered dhrestion is present and modify treatment... / ... in combination with iron. For constipation. if present, Compound Liquorice Powder, prelerably in lozenges, or Fluid Cascara Aromatic, N., B. & Co. Locally, lotions containing milk of sulphur and glycerin, sometimes with a base of distilled extract witch hazel, or ointments containing sulphur. sulph...2

ANGINA PECTORIS
   In intervals between attacks, prescribe a simple but nourishing diet with avoidance of all forms... / ...xertion; cardiac tonics, arsenic 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 C...2

CALCULI. RENAL OR VESICAL
   Pain, (renal colic) must be treated with chlorodyne, belladonna in full doses, morphine and atropine hypodermatically, cautious in hzilations of chloroform. Remedies depend on nature of the calculus.2

CATARRH, NASAL (See also Coryza)
   Chronic Nasal Catarrh in our climate is an intractable affection. In mild cases Alkal-Antiseptine, well diluted with water and ap plied twice daily by aid of the little douche that accompanies it, is all the treatment needed. Application of Iodosyl once daily has a most happy effect. Tonics are often indicated. Atrophic Nasal Catarrh calls for use of more active antiseptics and a stimulating treatment, silver nitrate, iodine and hydrogen peroxide being the most useful remediés.2

CHOLERA, ASIATIC
   As prophylactic measures, avoid all uncooked foods, especiaHy water that has not been boiled; sulphuric acid lemonade. In early stage, camphor,... / ... very successful was with heroic doses of calomel. In stage of collapse stimulants and hot baths or hot water bed; strychnine and atropine hypodermatically; subcutaneous injection of normal salt solution.2

CHORDEE
   Internally, potassium bromide and chloral; lupulin; a combina tion of camphor, henbane and opium; suppositories of belladonna. Locally, application of hot water; belladonna ointment over corpus spongiosum.2

COLLAPSE
   The most important remedies are Elixir D igitalin Compound, N., B. & Co. and atropine hypodermatically. Subcutaneous injection of saline solution; ether. digitalis, alcohol are remedies of value. See Shock.2

CONJUNCTIVITIS
   In simple acute Conjunctivitis, boric acid, 10 grs. to the oz.’ in camphor water, or sodium... / ...vinus in dilute solution; touching with alum crystal; applications several times a day of hot water containing a little salt. Purulent Conjunctivitis calls for frequent cleansing and appli cation of active germicides (boric acid in saturated solution, mercuric chloride 1l8000, formaldehyd, 13000) wi...2

DIARRHEA
   See also Cholera Infantum, Cholera Morbus and Dysentery. Simple Atonic Diarrhea is best treated... / ...m combined with lead acetate, or simple mineral acids, particularly the nitromuriatic; later ammonium chloride and potassium iodide. Chronic Diarrhea calls for general roborant treatment, carefully regulated diet, quiet with use of counter-irritants over abdomen. bismuth. silver nitrate, alum waters...2

EPIDIDYMITIS
   Use antipyretic and anodyne remedies as indicated. Apply locally an ointment of guaiacol or a solution of silver nitrate. Keep patient in bed if possible, with pelvis elevated, or else keep the part at rest by an appropriate dressing. After acute symptoms have sub sided treat resulting induration with mercurial and belladonna ointments or with lanolin, giving iodides internally.2

ERYSIPELAS
   Antipyretic remedies as indicated; tincture ferric chloride, 30minims four times a day, internally; locally Iodosyl ointmen ichthyol ora combination of ichthyol with resorcin; applications ol solutions of picric acid (3 grs. to the fl. oz.) or, as recommended by Higginbottom, silver nitrate (120 grs. to the fl. oz.). Antistreptococclc serum.2

GOUT
   In acute attacks prescribe colchicum, pushing the remedy to its full effect; morphine hypodermatically for pain; abundance... / In acute attacks prescribe colchicum, pushing the remedy to its full effect; morphine hypodermatically for pain; abundance of water, particularly lithia water; potassium iodide; local application of alka line lotions, tincture iodine or oil pepper...2

HEART DISEASE
   In organic diseases of the heart. remedies must be adapted to symptoms presented. Digitalis and... / ... 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 heart has been over developed by severe exercise that has ...2


References

1) Felter, Harvey Wickes, 1922, The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cincinnati, Ohio.
2) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.