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Physician's Materia Medica on Bromides
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 dim1
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 dim1
ACID VALERIANIC AND VALERIANATES
Compounds of Valerianic Acid produce a quieting effect in hysterical conditions and are prescribed usually with reference to that effect. The uncombined acid is never used. a. Ammonium Valerianate. This is the salt of Valerianic Acid most frequently prescribed. It is useful innervous headaches, hysteria and the nervousness connected with pregnancy or the meno pause. Very commonly combined with bromides. Dose, 0.12 to 0.6 (2 to 10 grs.). b. Ferric Valerianate. Prescribed commonly in combination w1
Compounds of Valerianic Acid produce a quieting effect in hysterical conditions and are prescribed usually with reference to that effect. The uncombined acid is never used. a. Ammonium Valerianate. This is the salt of Valerianic Acid most frequently prescribed. It is useful innervous headaches, hysteria and the nervousness connected with pregnancy or the meno pause. Very commonly combined with bromides. Dose, 0.12 to 0.6 (2 to 10 grs.). b. Ferric Valerianate. Prescribed commonly in combination w1
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 resul1
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 resul1
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 Bromides
CHOREA
Arsenic is the most important remedy, to be given with the usual precautions; black cohosh is useful; in rheumatic cases, iodides and salicylates may be prescribed. Remove all known sources of reflex irritation. To secure sleep, use bromides with chloral.1
Arsenic is the most important remedy, to be given with the usual precautions; black cohosh is useful; in rheumatic cases, iodides and salicylates may be prescribed. Remove all known sources of reflex irritation. To secure sleep, use bromides with chloral.1
CONVULSIONS
For infants, a hot bath with remedies directed to the cause. which is often teething or indigestion- Bromides and chloral... / For infants, a hot bath with remedies directed to the cause. which is often teething or indigestion- Bromides and chloral are the most important remedies, aromatic castor oil being often more useful than any sedative. For adults chloral, or chloroform...1
For infants, a hot bath with remedies directed to the cause. which is often teething or indigestion- Bromides and chloral... / For infants, a hot bath with remedies directed to the cause. which is often teething or indigestion- Bromides and chloral are the most important remedies, aromatic castor oil being often more useful than any sedative. For adults chloral, or chloroform...1
CROUP, SPASMODIC
During attack, patient may be placed in a hot bath, the atmosphere of the room being kept saturated with steam; as remedies, antimonial wine, a combination of chloral with bromides and bella donna, amyl nitrite, relaxants. Between attacks, general roborant treatment, pure air, avoidance of causes of irritation, bromides to diminish susceptibility.1
During attack, patient may be placed in a hot bath, the atmosphere of the room being kept saturated with steam; as remedies, antimonial wine, a combination of chloral with bromides and bella donna, amyl nitrite, relaxants. Between attacks, general roborant treatment, pure air, avoidance of causes of irritation, bromides to diminish susceptibility.1
DELIRIUM TREMENS
Hypnotic remedies are indicated, particularly bromides with chloral, Bromanodyne, hyoscine, sulphonal; also nervines, especially ammonium and morphine valerianates, monobromated |camphor; capsicum as a gastric stimulant.1
Hypnotic remedies are indicated, particularly bromides with chloral, Bromanodyne, hyoscine, sulphonal; also nervines, especially ammonium and morphine valerianates, monobromated |camphor; capsicum as a gastric stimulant.1
DIABETES INSIPIDUS
If dependent on vaso-motor relaxation, ergot, extract suprarenal glands; astringents, particularly gallic acid and rhus aromatica. If due to nervous irritability, belladonna, nervines, bromides. Tonics are generally indicated, particularly iron and strychnine.1
If dependent on vaso-motor relaxation, ergot, extract suprarenal glands; astringents, particularly gallic acid and rhus aromatica. If due to nervous irritability, belladonna, nervines, bromides. Tonics are generally indicated, particularly iron and strychnine.1
EPILEPSY
...e, amyl nitrite is the remedy most likely to be of service; chloroform must be used, if at all, with caution. To prevent the paroxysms. prescribe the bromides, particularly potassium bromide, which must be given well diluted, after meals. beginning with 10 grain doses and increasing to 25 or 30 grs....... provided it does not disturb the digestion. If there is anemia, Combine with ferrous bromide or with Solution Gold and Arsenic Bmmides, N., B. & Co. Bromides of sodium and ammonium may be often advantage ously combined with the potassium salt. In the more chronic cases, acetanilid may be a better r...1
...e, amyl nitrite is the remedy most likely to be of service; chloroform must be used, if at all, with caution. To prevent the paroxysms. prescribe the bromides, particularly potassium bromide, which must be given well diluted, after meals. beginning with 10 grain doses and increasing to 25 or 30 grs....... provided it does not disturb the digestion. If there is anemia, Combine with ferrous bromide or with Solution Gold and Arsenic Bmmides, N., B. & Co. Bromides of sodium and ammonium may be often advantage ously combined with the potassium salt. In the more chronic cases, acetanilid may be a better r...1
HYSTERIA
The remedies of most value in the paroxysms are valerianates, bromides, asafetida, chloral, camphor monobromide; general tonic treatment is nearly always indicated; uterine sedatives are often the most important remedies.1
The remedies of most value in the paroxysms are valerianates, bromides, asafetida, chloral, camphor monobromide; general tonic treatment is nearly always indicated; uterine sedatives are often the most important remedies.1
INSOMNIA
Use drugsto induce sleep only when absolutely necessary. If bromides fail use hypnotics, chloral (combined with morphine if severe pain is present), sulphonal, chloralamide, chloretone, etc.1
Use drugsto induce sleep only when absolutely necessary. If bromides fail use hypnotics, chloral (combined with morphine if severe pain is present), sulphonal, chloralamide, chloretone, etc.1
MANlA
The remedies of especial importance are; Hyoscine (or scopola mine) hydrobromide, chloral hydrate, sulphonal, cannabis indica, bromides, apomorphine (in emetic dose).1
The remedies of especial importance are; Hyoscine (or scopola mine) hydrobromide, chloral hydrate, sulphonal, cannabis indica, bromides, apomorphine (in emetic dose).1
MENINGITIS
In acute stage eontrol arterial excitement with veratrum or aconite, prescribing also calomel and opium for antiphlogistic and calmative effect. Apply cold to head and leeches to nape of neck. Later control nervous irritability with chloral and bromides and sustain strength by nourishing food with alcohol if indicated.1
In acute stage eontrol arterial excitement with veratrum or aconite, prescribing also calomel and opium for antiphlogistic and calmative effect. Apply cold to head and leeches to nape of neck. Later control nervous irritability with chloral and bromides and sustain strength by nourishing food with alcohol if indicated.1
MENORRHAGIA AND METRORRHAGIA
If hemorrhage is active, ergot is the best remedy, if passive. oil of erigeron (3 m5 minim doses) has the preference. Fluid extract cinnamon is a favorite remedy with some; Elixir Viburnum Com pound, N., B. & Co., is efficient; cannabis indica, black haw, witch hazel (distilled extract) and bromides of potassium and sodium are all useful.1
If hemorrhage is active, ergot is the best remedy, if passive. oil of erigeron (3 m5 minim doses) has the preference. Fluid extract cinnamon is a favorite remedy with some; Elixir Viburnum Com pound, N., B. & Co., is efficient; cannabis indica, black haw, witch hazel (distilled extract) and bromides of potassium and sodium are all useful.1
NYMPHOMANIA
Remove any existing cause of irritation and give anaphrodisiac remedies, especially bromides.1
Remove any existing cause of irritation and give anaphrodisiac remedies, especially bromides.1
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.1
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.1
SATYRIASIS
Anaphrodisiac remedies, especially bromides, hyoscine and camphor monobromide; remove any existing cause of irritation.1
Anaphrodisiac remedies, especially bromides, hyoscine and camphor monobromide; remove any existing cause of irritation.1
SPERMATORRHEA
Physiological seminal emissions in unmarried men call for no treatment, although habitual chastily of thought, avoiding of late suppers and of leather beds will greatly diminish their frequency. Abnormally frequent emissions due to debility are to be treated by tonics—iron valerianate and lupulin is a good combination-—; if due to self abuse, impress patient with danger of the practice, and pre scribe bromides, hyoscine, a hard bed with light covering, etc.1
Physiological seminal emissions in unmarried men call for no treatment, although habitual chastily of thought, avoiding of late suppers and of leather beds will greatly diminish their frequency. Abnormally frequent emissions due to debility are to be treated by tonics—iron valerianate and lupulin is a good combination-—; if due to self abuse, impress patient with danger of the practice, and pre scribe bromides, hyoscine, a hard bed with light covering, etc.1
References
1) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.