Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, degenerative brain disorder. Symptoms usually start around age 60. Memory problems, behavior changes, vision problems, and poor muscle coordination progress quickly to dementia, coma, and death. Most patients die within a year.
The three main categories of CJD are :
Sporadic CJD, which occurs for no known reason
Hereditary CJD, which runs in families
Acquired CJD, which occurs from contact with infected tissue, usually during a medical procedure
Cattle can get a disease related to CJD called bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) or "mad cow disease." There is concern that people can get a variant of CJD from eating beef from an infected animal, but there is no direct proof to support this.
NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Method of decreasing the production of a-beta using a composition which decreases blood cholesterol in patients at risk of or exhibiting symptoms of alzheimer's disease.
Maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy in adult and adolescent patients 12 years of age and older. patent claims method for treating a respiratory disease in a child.
Indicated for the long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd), including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema..
The long term, once-daily maintenance bronchodilator treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd), including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema.
Reduction of the rate of cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and stroke in patients with a history of myocardial infarction.
Reduction of the rate of cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and stroke in patients with acute coronary syndrome or a history of myocardial infarction.
Reduction of the rate of thrombotic events in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Treatment of an arterial thrombotic complication in a patient with coronary artery, cerebrovascular or peripheral vascular disease.
Treatment of arterial thrombotic complications selected from the group consisting of unstable angina, thrombotic or embolic stroke, transient ischaemic attacks, peripheral vascular disease and myocardial infarction.
Treatment of myocardial infarction and stroke in patients with acute coronary syndrome or a history of myocardial infarction.
Treatment of myocardial infarction in patients with acute coronary syndrome or a history of myocardial infarction.
Treatment of myocardial infarction.
Treatment of post-myocardial infarction.
Treatment of stable and unstable angina.
Treatment of stroke in patients with acute coronary syndrome or a history of myocardial infarction.
For the long term treatment, twice daily (morning and evening) maintenance treatment of bronchoconstriction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
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..
Treatment of hormone receptor positive metastatic breast cancer in postmenopausal women with disease progression following antiestrogen therapy.
Treatment of hr-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (her2)-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer in combination with palbococlib in women with disease progression after endocrine therapy.
Gleevec is also indicated for the treatment of patients with kit (cd117) positive unresectable and/or metastatic malignant gastrointestinal stromal tumors (gist).
Treatment of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (gist).
Treating hr-pos., her2-neg. advanced or metastatic breast cancer with palbociclib in combo with an aromatase inhibitor as initial endocrine based therapy in postmenopausal women or fulvestrant in women with disease progression after endocrine therapy.
Indicated for the long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd), including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema..
Method of treating, reducing the incidence of, or preventing an ischemic event in a patient undergoing pci by administering intravenously 30 ug/kg bolus before pci and continuous infusion of 4 ug/kg/min for at least 2 hours or the duration of the pci.
P2y12 platelet inhibitor for use as adjunct to percutaneous coronary intervention to reduce risk of various diseases/conditions in patients not treated with a p2y12 platelet inhibitor and not given a glycoprotein iib/iiia inhibitor.
Kyprolis is indicated in combination with lenalidomide plus dexamethasone for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received one to three lines of therapy.
Treatment of patients with multiple myeloma who have received at least two prior therapies including bortezomib and an immunomodulatory agent and have demonstrated disease progression on or within 60 days of completion of the last therapy.
Treatment of adult patients with philadelphia chromosome-negative(ph-) acute lymphoblastic leukemia (all) in second or greater relapse or whose disease has progressed following two or more anti-leukemia therapies.
MIRAPEX ER [Pramipexole DihydrochlorideC10H17N3S2ClHH2O]
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.
A method for the treatment of a patient suffering from a disease treatable with rotigotine, comprising applying the claimed transdermal delivery system (tds) to the skin of the patient.
Treatment of restless legs syndrome by application of claimed transdermal delivery system.
Treatment of signs and symptoms of parkinson's disease by application of claimed transdermal system.
Pylera capsules, in combination with omeprazole are indicated for the treatment of patients with helicobacter pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease to eradicate h. pylori.
Treatment of patients with h. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease.
Administration of 25-hydroxyvitamin d3 by controlled release.
Treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with stage 3 or 4 chronic kidney disease using controlled release, oral 25-hydroxyvitamin d.
Use of controlled release 25-hydroxyvitamin d in treating secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients having chronic kidney disease.
Use of extended release oral 25-hydroxyvitamin d3 in treating secondary hyperparathyroidism in adult patients having chronic kidney disease stage 3 or stage 4.
Use of sustained release 25-hydroxyvitamin d in treating patients having 25-hydroxyvitamin d insufficiency or deficiency.
Treatment of diseases or conditions by the use of a delayed release 1, 2, or 5 mg prednisone tablet.
Treatment of diseases or conditions by the use of a delayed-release 1,2, or 5mg prednisone tablet.
Treatment of pulmonary, gastrointestinal and/or rheumatological diseases or conditions by use of delayed release formulations of 1mg or 2mg prednisone.
Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis by delayed release formulation of 1mg or 2mg of prednisone.
Treatment of rheumatologic, allergic, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, dermatologic diseases or conditions by the use of a delayed release 5mg prednisone tablet.
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.
Administration of an inhalable powder comprising tiotropium via device.
For the long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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.
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.
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.
The treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in adults and children 4 years of age and older with reversible obstructive airways disease and the prevention of exercised-induced bronchospasm in patients 4 years of age and older.
Treatment or secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular events, or cerebrovascular events and risk-reduction of aspirin-associated gastric ulcers.
Treatment of symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. patent claims methods for treating a respiratory disease in a child.
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Home Remedies for Disease
HEARTBURN [gastroesophageal reflux disease] Eat a high-fiber diet that include beans. Mechanism - Fiber helps move food out of the stomach faster reducing reflux.RudyardKipling | November 5th, 2017
CORONAVIRUS [COVID-19] Remdesivir is a novel antiviral drug in the class of nucleotide analogs. It was developed by Gilead Sciences as a treatment for Ebola virus disease and Marburg virus infections, though it has subsequently also been found to show antiviral activity against other single stranded RNA viruses such as respiratory syncytial virus, Junin virus, Lassa fever virus, Nipah virus, Hendra virus, and coronaviruses.Jose3124 | February 15th, 2020
CANNOT SLEEP [insomnia] Skullcap (Scutellaria spp.), or "mad dog weed", is used as a sedative by people in the Appalachian mountains. Was used by American Indians to treat heart disease, diarrhea, eliminate after-birth and foster menstruation.
Steep 2 teaspoons dried leaves in boiling water for 15 minutes. Drink 3 to 4 cups a day maximum. Mechanism - flavonoids and essential oilIvanTurgenev | August 4th, 2020
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE [Atherosclerosis] Olive Oil contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-3 are prostaglandins which increase blood flow, reduce inflammation and the formation of blood clots. Three polyphenolic compounds in olive oil, oleuropein, tyrosol and hydroxytyrosol, along with mono-unsaturated fat, may be responsible for preventing LDL cholesterol from being oxidized and sticking to the inner walls of arteries. This is referred to as plaque, which restricts blood flow. Mechanism - oleuropein, tyrosol, hydroxytyrosolSleslie | August 27th, 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 Disease
AGARICUS (Amanita muscaria) The fungus Amanita muscaria, Persoon; (Agaricus muscarius, Linné.) (Nat. Ord.
Fungi.) An extremely poisonous fungus found in the pine forests of... / ...sulphate or nitrate
have been mostly employed, are in colliquative night-sweating from
debilitating diseases, and profuse sweating in the daytime; and to
restrain the excess of urine in polyuria, or s... / ...by Eclectic practitioners.
Muscarine is used in atropine and belladonna poisoning, sometimes
being employed in place of eserine (physostigmine).
3
APOCYNUM CANNABINUM The root of Apocynum cannabinum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Apocynaceae) gathered in
autumn after the leaves and fruit have matured. Grows throughout the... / ... to work miracles with it where there
are such structural lesions as incurable or malignant organic diseases
of the heart, liver, or kidneys. Yet in these conditions, when debility
and subcutaneous, w... / ...may be looked for. Under these circumstances we have
removed enormous dropsical swellings with it, giving quick relief from
dyspnea and3
ARNICA MONTANA ...
Specific Indications.Muscular soreness and pain from strain or
overexertion; advanced stage of disease, with marked enfeeblement,
weak circulation, and impaired spinal innervation; embarrassed
re......h prevails the triad-torpor, debility, and
depressed function. In the advanced stages of exhausting diseases,
where spinal innervation is poor, control over the sphincters lost, and
there is feeble re...3
ASCLEPIAS TUBEROSA ...le useful in disorders of adults, especially old persons,
asclepias will be most often indicated in diseases of infants and
children. While it acts best when strictly indicated, it is almost never
con......ictly indicated, it is almost never
contraindicated in acute respiratory affections.
In acute chest diseases asclepias is useful to control cough, pain,
temperature, to favor expectoration, and restor...3
BAPTISIA ...sembling the washings of raw meat
or prune juice. Baptisia is not, as a rule, a remedy in acute diseases
showing great activity, but rather for disorders showing marked
capillary enfeeblement and ...... an aid in the treatment of
diphtheria, but alone should not be relied upon to conquer this vicious
disease. When most useful the tissues will be swollen, dusky, or
blanched, the secretions free, and ...3
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... / ...ectual in general hyperhydrosis and in the colliquative sweating of
phthisis and other debilitating diseases. The ointment and liniment
may serve a similar purpose. This use of belladonna is less desi...3
BERBERIS (Mahonia) AQUIFOLIUM ...c Medicine Berberis. Dose, 1 to 30 drops.
Specific Indications.Syphilitic dyscrasia; chronic skin diseases, with
blood dyscrasia with or without syphilitic taint; profusely secreting
tumid mucous me......ects are
produced in such grave constitutional disorders as syphilis. Certainly
the ravages of this disease are lessened under these circumstances
and aggravated by general ill-conditions. If then syp......ion chiefly as a remedy for the
syphilitic taint. The more chronic the conditions or results of the
disease, the more it has been praised. Some claim that if given early it
will abort the tertiary sta...3
BRYONIA ...n bryonia. It is a remedy for debility and the long train of
miseries accompanying it, and in acute diseases it is of first
importance as a remedy for pain and inflammation in serous
membranes. The br......
In such cases it proves a mainstay during the prolonged fever, and
never does the patient harm.
In diseases of the respiratory tract and pleura, bryonia heads the list of
useful remedies. The well-kn...... long period, to prevent, or to
absorb, effusion. In these cases the apathy observed in the febrile
diseases is absent, the pain and circulatory excitation throwing the
patient into a condition of ner...3
CACTUS (Selenicereus spp.) ...n the vessels 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 am......doses it does not appear to weaken the nervous
system in the least.
The special field for cactus is diseases of the heart. Its influence upon
the heart is manifested when the disorder is functional; o...3
CALAMUSACCA4 The rhizome of Acorus Calamus, Linné (Nat. Ord. Acoraceae). Common in wet and
muddy grounds everywhere in the Northern Hemisphere. Dose, 5 to 40... / ...es, as indicated,
in abscess cavities, burns and scalds (to lessen scarring), acne,
ulcerative skin diseases, vaginitis, cervicitis, endometritis, vaginal
abrasions, erosion of the os uteri, non-speci... / ...value in all of the local conditions named it has been
much overrated, and its real medicinal worth obscured by extravagant
praise.3
CALENDULA The florets of Calendula officinalis, Linné (Nat. Ord. Compositae). Southern Europe
and the Orient; largely cultivated as a garden flower. Dose,... / ...es, as indicated,
in abscess cavities, burns and scalds (to lessen scarring), acne,
ulcerative skin diseases, vaginitis, cervicitis, endometritis, vaginal
abrasions, erosion of the os uteri, non-speci... / ...value in all of the local conditions named it has been
much overrated, and its real medicinal worth obscured by extravagant
praise.3
CALUMBA (Jateorhiza palmata)JAPA2 The root of Jateorhiza palmata (Lamarck), Miers (Nat. Ord. Menispermaceae). A
climbing perennial, the Kalumb of the Southeast coast of Africa.... / ...tion is merely impaired, but the appetite remains
good. It is largely ineffectual also when organic disease of the stomach
prevents the normal outflow of gastric juice. When given, the small
doses are... / ...by favoring better digestion, the quality of the blood is
improved, hence its value in anemia during convalescence.3
CAMPHORA A stearopten (having the nature of a ketone) derived from Cinnamomum Camphora.
(Linné), Nees et Ebermeier (Nat. Ord. Lauraceae). China and... / ...l areas.
Powdered camphor is an ingredient of tooth powders and pastes and
dusting powders for skin diseases. Alone or with zinc oxide, talc, or
precipitated chalk it may be used upon bed-sores with d... / ...due to gaseous distention of the stomach, or to nervous
irritability. In occipital headache, from mental strain, or overstudy,
small doses of 3
CANTHARIS The dried beetles, Cantharis vesicatoria (Linné), De Geer. (Ord. Coleoptera.)
Southern Europe. Dose, 1 grain.
Common Name: Spanish Fly; Synonym:... / ...ened and aggravated and then relieved by it. Its internal use
has been advised in some chronic skin diseases, such as psoriasis,
prurigo, lichen, and eczema; upon what grounds we are not advised.3
CAPSICUM The ripe fruit, dried, of Capsicum frutescens, Linné (Nat. Ord. Solanaceae). Tropical
America; also cultivated in most tropical countries. Dose,... / ...h are inactive, no
agent is superior nor safer than capsicum. It has, therefore, wide
usefulness in disease-acute, subacute, or chronic. For chronic gastric
catarrh it may be used occasionally, but sh...3
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 Disease
ABSCESS-ROOT The root of POLEMONIUM REPTANS, Lin. Diaphoretic, especially in the form of hot infusion; expectorant, alterative, astringent.
Has been used in febrile and inflammatory diseases, especially of the
chest, and as a gargle in pharyngitis, etc.4
ACID BORIC (Boracic Acid) Antiseptic, yet non-irritant and not poisonous. Used largely in
powder or glycerite as antiseptic dressing for wounds and ulcers;
solutions are employed as collyria and for local use in nasal catarrh,
ozena, cystitis, gonorrhea and various cutaneous diseases. Internal
ly it is prescribed to render the urine acid in cystitis and as a remedy
in fermentative dyspepsia. Dose, 0.3 to 1.0 Grm. (5 to 15 grs.).4
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,4
AMERICAN IVY (Ampelopsis) The bark of the root of PARrrinNOCrssUs QUINQUEFOLIA, (Lin.)
Planch. Alterative, tonic, expectorant, astringent. Used in dropsy,
in pulmonary diseases and in strumous affectious.4
ARSENIC An active irritant poison. In small doses a powerful alterative.
tonic, hematinic and antiperiodic. Prescribed in chronic cutaneous
diseases, secondary syphilis, chorea, neuralgia and malarial fevers.
a. Arsenous Bromide. Has been used especially in diabe
tes. Dose, 0.0015 to 0.006 Grm. (1-40 to 1-10 gr.).
b. Arsenous Chloride. Dose, 0.002 to 0.004 Grm. (1-30 to 1-15
am).
For formulas see in Part II, Alteratives ( a) and Tonics (i).
c. Arslenous iodide. Particularly useful in syphilis and
obstin4
BITTER-SWEET (Dulcamara) The twigs of SOLANUM DULCAMARA, Lin. Feebly narcotic; in
small doses stimulates the secretions of the skin and kidneys; reputed
anaphrodisiac. Used in cutaneous diseases.4
BLACK ALDER The bark of ILBX VERTICILLATA ( L.) Gray. Astringent, bitter
tonic, alterative, antiperiodic. Serviceable in cutaneous diseases, in
diarrhea and all debilitated conditions; in dyspepsia combined with
Golden-seal.4
BOLDOPEBO5 The leaves of BOLDU BOLDUS,(Mol). Lyons [Peumus Boldus, Mol.].
Aromatic, diuretic, cholagogue, antiseptic; in large doses narcotic
and irritant. Prescribed in chronic diseases of the genito-urinary
tract, in atonic dyspepsia and as a general tonic.4
BROOM (Scoparlus)CYTIS The tops of CvTIsUs ScormuUs, (L.) Link. Diuretic, laxative.
in large doses emeto-cathartic. A valuable remedy in dropsies of
cardiac origin and in palpitation of the heart due to weakness of the
muscular structure or to valvular disease. Active constituent Spar
teine, q. v.4
BUCKBEANMENYA The leaves of MENYANTHES TRIFOLIATA, Lin. Bitter tonic.
alterative, emmenagogue. anthelmintic; in large doses cathartic and
emetic. Used in atonic dyspepsia, in chronic cutaneous diseases and
in amenorrhea.4
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 Disease
ACNE Ascertain whether constitutional disease or disordered dhrestion
is present and modify treatment accordingly. Arsenic is generally
indicated. especially in... / Ascertain whether constitutional disease or disordered dhrestion
is present and modify treatment accordingly. Arsenic is generally
indicated. especially in combination with iron. For ... / ...sulphur. sulphur iodide, resor
cin, ichthyol or Iodosyl. Give attention to the diet, which should be
simple but nourishing. fats especially to be avoided.4
ANOREXIA Ascertain and if possible remove cause. In absence of a malarial
influence or of local inflammatory disease, prescribe a simple bitter
tonic or a mineral acid, with outdoor life and appropriate exercise;
Elixir Gentian and Phosphoric Acid. Eupeptic Hypophosphites
Elixir Pepsin Compound, B 2, Effewescent Granules Sodium Phos
phate are remedies likely to be useful. Lawn Tennis may do more
than medicine. and a change of boarding place may be the best
prescription of all.4
DROPSY General treatment depends on the cause, which may be in disease
of the heart, of the kidneys or less commonly of the liver. For im
mediate relief prescribe active diuretics if the st ate of the kidneys
permits, the most eflicient being Tonic Pilocarpine Compound; digi
talis, canadian hemp, squill (these acting primarily on the circula
tion), or hydragogue cathartics, elaterium. compound jalap powder,
magnesium sulphate (in concentrated solution) are efficient remedies.4
HEART DISEASE In organic diseases of the heart. remedies must be adapted to
symptoms presented. Digitalis and similar agents are to be used
when increase of blood pressure is... / In organic diseases of the heart. remedies must be adapted to
symptoms presented. Digitalis and similar agents are to be used
when increase of blood pressure is ... / ...arises from debility, general tonics
are indicated, particularly nux vomica and iron.
In cardiac failure, use diffusible stimulants, ammonia, ether and
alcohol.4
INTERMITTENT FEVER The prophylaxis consists in destroying the mosquitoes whose
bites communicate the disease. Quinine (15 to 30 grains or more)
given two hours before the expected chili, is the remedy. This
should be given on an empty stomach, and preceded by a cholagogue
cathartic. Other remedies of importance are arsenic, methylene
blue and the other alkaloids of cinchona bark.4
RACHITIS The disease is one of non-assimilation, the remedies, 1st general
tonics and nutrients; cod liver oil. quinine, copper arsenite, syrup
ferrous iodide, Haemo-Mangan; 2d Bone lood; phosphorus. glycero
phosphates, hypophosphites, lacto-phosphates, Eupeptic Hypophos
phites, N., B. & Co. Thyroid extract and suprarenal extract
have given good results. Improve hygienic condition of patient
and prescribe massage and passive exercise when this is practicable.4
