Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary - LightNovelsOnl.com
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=Amygdala Dulcis (Amygd. Dulc.), Sweet Almond, U.S.P.=
ACTION AND USES: Demulcent, especially as cosmetic.
_Emulsum Amygdalae (Emuls. Amygd.), Emulsion of Almond, U.S.P._ (Milk of Almond).--Sweet almond, acacia, sugar and water.
=*Amylis Nitris (Amyl. Nitris), Amyl Nitrite, U.S.P.=--Not less than 80 per cent. C{5}H{11}NO{2} (chiefly iso-amyl nitrite).
A yellowish liquid, with a fruity odor and a pungent, aromatic taste. Very volatile; almost insoluble in water, but miscible with alcohol or ether.
ACTION AND USES: Prompt vasodilator, used especially in spasms of angina pectoris, asthma and general convulsions.
DOSAGE: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (U.S.P.), by inhalation.
=*Amylum (Amyl.), Starch, U.S.P.= (Corn Starch).
ACTION AND USES: Dusting powder and diluent.
_Glyceritum Amyli (Glycer. Amyl.), Glycerite of Starch, U.S.P._--Starch (10%) and water (10%) in glycerin.
USES: Emollient and excipient.
=Anethol (Anethol), Anethol, N.F.=--The chief const.i.tuent of oil of anise and oil of fennel.
A colorless or yellowish liquid, with a sweet taste and an odor of anise; solid below 20 C. Almost insoluble in water, but freely soluble in alcohol or ether.
ACTION AND USES: Carminative, etc. Similar to but without advantage over oil of anise.
DOSAGE: 0.2 Cc. or 3 minims (N.F.).
_Elixir Anisi (Elix. Anis.), Elixir of Anise, N.F._--Anethol, oil of fennel, spirit of bitter almond, alcohol, syrup and water. Absolute alcohol content about 23 per cent.
USES: Carminative and flavor.
DOSAGE: For infants, 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.).
=Angelicae Fructus (Angel. Fruct.), Angelica Fruit, N.F.= (Angelica Seed).
ACTION AND USES: Aromatic stomachic and carminative; without advantage over gentian.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (N.F.).
=Angelicae Radix (Angel. Rad.), Angelica Root, N.F.=
ACTION AND USES: Stimulating expectorant; without advantage over tolu.
DOSAGE: 2 Gm. or 30 grains (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Angelicae Radicis (Fldext. Angel. Rad.), Fluidextract of Angelica Root, N.F._--Angelica root (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 85 per cent.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (N.F.).
=Anisum (Anis.), Anise, U.S.P.= (Aniseed).
ACTION AND USES: Carminative. (See =Oleum Anisi=).
=*Antimonii et Pota.s.sii Tartras (Antim. et Pot. Tart.), Antimony and Pota.s.sium Tartrate, U.S.P.= (Antimonyl Pota.s.sium Tartrate, Tartrated Antimony, Tartar Emetic).
A white, odorless powder with a sweet, metallic taste. Soluble in water (1:12) and in glycerin (1:15); insoluble in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Nauseant expectorant and emetic.
Emetic doses and the prolonged use of expectorant doses are somewhat dangerous. Externally, a pustulant.
DOSAGE: Expectorant, 0.005 Gm. or 1/12 grain (U.S.P.), in solution. It is best to begin with small doses (0.001 Gm.
or 1/60 grain) which may be repeated hourly, care being taken to avoid too great depression.
_Vinum Antimonii (Vin. Antimon.), Wine of Antimony, N.F._--Antimony and pota.s.sium tartrate (0.4%), in water and sherry wine. Absolute alcohol content about 20 per cent.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.).
=Antimonii Oxidum (Antim. Oxid.), Antimony Oxide, N.F.=--Antimonous oxide, Sb{2}O{3}.
A white or grayish-white, odorless, tasteless powder. Insoluble in water and in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Obsolete nauseant, emetic and cathartic. Action uncertain and possibly toxic.
DOSAGE: 0.06 Gm. or 1 grain (N.F.).
_Pulvis Antimonialis (Pulv. Antimon.), Antimonial Powder, N.F._ (James'
Powder).--Antimonous oxide (33%) and precipitated calcium phosphate.
DOSAGE: 0.2 Gm. or 3 grains (N.F.).
=Antimonium Sulphuratum (Antim. Sulphurat.), Sulphurated Antimony, N.F.= (Antimonium Oxysulphuratum, Kermes Mineral).--Chiefly antimony trisulphide, Sb{2}S{3}.
A red-brown, odorless, tasteless powder. Insoluble in water and in alcohol.
ACTION AND USES: Mineral cathartic, without advantage over calomel. Has no special action on the bile, as was formerly supposed.
_Pilulae Antimonii Compositae (Pil. Antimon. Co.), Compound Pills of Antimony, N.F._ (Plummer's Pills).--Each pill contains sulphurated antimony and mild mercurous chloride (each 0.04 Gm. or 2/3 grain), guaiac (0.08 Gm. or 1-1/3 grains), and castor oil.
