Archives of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Pediatrics

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J. B. Flint & Company, 1889 - Gynecology

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Page 185 - In acetanilid I am sure we have a most valuable remedy for the relief and prevention of convulsions. Clinical experience for one year justifies the conclusion. The action of the drug is rapid, usually beginning to manifest itself within an hour, and not infrequently within twenty minutes, its full effect reached in four hours. Pulse and respiration are slowed, arterial tension rises, diuresis and diaphoresis occur, pain is relieved and sleep usually ensues. No very great amount of depression follows,...
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