The American Medical Journal, Volume 15; Volume 17Southeastern Book and Publishing Company, 1887 - Medicine |
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... doses may be increased . The object is to quiet the nervous system and induce sleep . In this endeavor an occasional dose of morphia ( gr . to 1 ) , may be combined with the chloral and potassium bromide . The excessive use of opiates ...
... doses may be increased . The object is to quiet the nervous system and induce sleep . In this endeavor an occasional dose of morphia ( gr . to 1 ) , may be combined with the chloral and potassium bromide . The excessive use of opiates ...
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... doses . In acute articular rheumatism , salicylate of lithium relieves the pain which often remains in the joint after the swelling has disappeared , whereas colchicum and salicylate of sodium have no effect . M. Vulpian believes that ...
... doses . In acute articular rheumatism , salicylate of lithium relieves the pain which often remains in the joint after the swelling has disappeared , whereas colchicum and salicylate of sodium have no effect . M. Vulpian believes that ...
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... doses ; calomel frequently ; calomel to free catharsis . This drug has been weighed in the balances and found wanting . In the present state of our knowledge we have no specific for the disease . We see fit in some cases to give boracic ...
... doses ; calomel frequently ; calomel to free catharsis . This drug has been weighed in the balances and found wanting . In the present state of our knowledge we have no specific for the disease . We see fit in some cases to give boracic ...
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... dose , and combinations as pepsin , three to ten grains . The pulverulent form is considered more de- sirable , and it can be administered either dry or in water , milk or tea . In sickness in gestation , the dose may be increased to ...
... dose , and combinations as pepsin , three to ten grains . The pulverulent form is considered more de- sirable , and it can be administered either dry or in water , milk or tea . In sickness in gestation , the dose may be increased to ...
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... dose of castor oil . That evening the child was delivered of a tape - worm over three yards long . Others may have a better remedy , but the above is safe , and in my hands has never failed , and until it does I shall not resort ( or ...
... dose of castor oil . That evening the child was delivered of a tape - worm over three yards long . Others may have a better remedy , but the above is safe , and in my hands has never failed , and until it does I shall not resort ( or ...
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