Epitome of the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary - LightNovelsOnl.com
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ACTION AND USES: Used princ.i.p.ally for preparing resin, in which its activity as a cathartic resides.
DOSAGE: 0.25 Gm. or 4 grains (U.S.P.).
_Resina Scammoniae (Res. Scamm.), Resin of Scammony, U.S.P._--The resin from scammony root.
DOSAGE: 0.2 Gm. or 3 grains (U.S.P.).
=*Scilla (Scill.), Squill, U.S.P.=--Fleshy inner scales of a bulb. The official drug is to be a.s.sayed biologically.
ACTION AND USES: Qualitatively like those of digitalis.
Has been largely used as a nauseant and expectorant. Has no advantage over digitalis, and should pa.s.s out of use.
If used, it should be standardized.
DOSAGE: 0.1 Gm. or 1-1/2 grains (U.S.P.) of a standardized preparation.
_Acetum Scillae (Acet. Scill.), Vinegar of Squill, U.S.P._--Squill (10%) in diluted acetic acid.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (U.S.P.).
_Fluidextractum Scillae (Fldext. Scill.), Fluidextract of Squill, U.S.P._--Squill (100%). a.s.sayed biologically by producing death in the frog.
DOSAGE: 0.1 Cc. or 1-1/2 minims (U.S.P.). Physicians who prescribe it should specify the biologically a.s.sayed preparation.
_Oxymel Scillae (Oxymel Scill.), Oxymel of Squill, N.F._--Vinegar of squill (50%) and clarified honey.
USES: Antiquated and irrational preparation of squill.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (U.S.P.).
_*Syrupus Scillae (Syr. Scill.), Syrup of Squill, U.S.P._--Vinegar of squill (45%), in sugar and water.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
_Syrupus Scillae Compositus (Syr. Scill. Co.), Compound Syrup of Squill, U.S.P._ (Hive Syrup).--Fluidextract of squill (8%), fluidextract of senega (8%) and antimony and pota.s.sium tartrate (0.2%), in water and syrup.
USES: Complex and irrational expectorant.
DOSAGE: 2 Cc. or 30 minims (U.S.P.).
_*Tinctura Scillae (Tr. Scill.), Tincture of Squill, U.S.P._--Squill (10%) in alcohol and water. Biologically a.s.sayed by producing death in frogs. Absolute alcohol content about 69 per cent.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (U.S.P.). Physicians who prescribe it should specify the biologically a.s.sayed preparation.
=Scoparius (Scopar.), Scoparius, N.F.= (Broom Tops).
ACTION AND USES: Formerly used as diuretic, laxative and cathartic. See Sparteinae Sulphas.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Scoparii (Fldext. Scopar.), Fluidextract of Scoparius, N.F._--Scoparius (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.).
=*Scopolaminae Hydrobromidum (Scopolamin. Hydrobrom.), Scopolamine Hydrobromide, U.S.P.= (Hyoscine Hydrobromide, Scopolamine Bromide).--The hydrobromide of levorotatory scopolamine, also known as hyoscine.
Colorless, odorless, transparent crystals.
ACTION AND USES: Closely resembling those of atropine in its influence on the nerve endings but differing from the latter in having a sedative instead of a stimulating effect on the brain. Used as a somnifacient in motor excitement and mania; as a preliminary to anesthesia and in "twilight sleep," and locally as a mydriatic. Uncertain in its action, at times producing acute delirium. The tendency to depress the respiratory center must be remembered.
DOSAGE: 0.3 Mg. or 1/200 grain (U.S.P.).
=Scutellaria (Scutell.), Scutellaria, N.F.= (Skullcap).--Plant.
ACTION AND USES: Claimed, though without reliable evidence, to be a tonic, nervine and antispasmodic, particularly useful in ch.o.r.ea and convulsions.
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Scutellariae (Fldext. Scutellar.), Fluidextract of Scutellaria, N.F._--Scutellaria (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 40 per cent.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (N.F.).
=Senecio (Senecio), Senecio, N.F.= (Life Root).--Plant deprived of its root.
ACTION AND USES: Has been recommended, probably without warrant, as a tonic, diuretic, expectorant and diaph.o.r.etic.
DOSAGE: 4 Gm. or 1 drachm (N.F.).
_Fluidextractum Senecionis (Fldext. Senecion.), Fluidextract of Senecio, N.F._--Senecio (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 55 per cent.
DOSAGE: 4 Cc. or 1 fluidrachm (N.F.)
=Senega (Seneg.), Senega, U.S.P.= (Seneca Snakeroot, Senega Snakeroot).
ACTION AND USES: Employed as nauseant expectorant (by virtue of the irritant saponin).
DOSAGE: 1 Gm. or 15 grains (U.S.P.).
_Fluidextractum Senegae (Fldext. Seneg.), Fluidextract of Senega, U.S.P._--Senega (100%). Absolute alcohol content about 55 per cent.
DOSAGE: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (U.S.P.).
_Syrupus Senegae (Syr. Seneg.), Syrup of Senega, U.S.P._--Fluidextract of senega (20%) in syrup. Absolute alcohol content about 10 per cent.
