A universal formulary : containing the methods of preparing and administering officinal and other medicines the whole adapted to physicians and pharmaceutists / by R. Eglesfeld Griffith.

  • Griffith, R. Eglesfeld (Robert Eglesfeld), 1798-1850.
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[1854]
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    CHROME —COPPER. larynx and pneumonic inflammation j odor of the gas perceptible in the breath and in the vomited matters. Morlid Appearances.—Marks of irritation and inflammation in all the parts with which the poison has come in contact. Tests.—A solution of this gas has a yellowish color, and a strong, peculiar smell, which latter is evolved on boiling. It gives a white precipitate with nitrate of silver, which is insoluble in muriatic acid. Treatment.—The best remedy is a free use of albumen. Magnesia with mucila- ginous fluids may also be freely exhibited. [Inhalations of ammonia, ether, and the vapor of warm water, and even of sulphuretted hydrogen, have been recommended. The last article must be employed with great care.] Chrome.—The only form of this metal that requires notice is the Bichromate op Potassa.—An acrid mineral poison. Symptoms.—Burning heat in the mouth, throat, and stomach; excessive and painful vomiting of bloody mucus; convulsions, palsy, &c. Morbid Appearances.—Softening and abrasion of the mucous coat of the stomach and intestines. Tests.—In substance, by its orange-red color. In solution, by affording a rich red precipitate with nitrate of silver, a bright yellow with acetate of lead, a dingy green with sulphuretted hydrogen. i Treatment.—The use of the carbonates of potassa or soda to neutralize the excess of chromic acid, followed by the administration of emetics. [It would also be advis- able to employ chalk or magnesia, in connexion with milk or the albumen of eggs.] CoccuLUS Indicus. See Vegetable Poisons. COLCHICUM Autumnale. See Vegetable Poisons. CoNiUM Maculatum. See Vegetable Poisons. Copper.—This metal is not poisonous in a metallic state, but becomes highly so when oxidized, or in combination. ° The most common preparations of copper are the Acetate (verdigris), Sulphate (jHue vitriol), the Carbonate, and Ammoniuret. >S>m23toms.—Violent headache, vomiting, pain in the bowels, cramps in the lower extremities, a peculiar and permanent coppery taste, diarrhoea, convulsions, palsy, and insensibility. jy Moi-hid Appearances.—mxks of inflammation in the stomach and intestines. hen the case has been protracted, there is often a green tinge of the lining mem- brane, and a jaundiced appearance of the skin. ’ ° res/s.--The Sulphate in a solid state presents a bright blue color, and leaves an astnngent metallic impression on the tongue. In- solution: the transmission of sulphuretted hydrogen affords a brownish-black (sulphuret of copjier) precipitate. Solution of ammonia precipitates a blue substance which, on further addition of ammonia, becomes dissolved; but when only a small amount of the poison is present, no precipitation occurs, a clear violet-colored solu- tiou being then at once presented. Ferrocyanide of potassium throws down a red- ^precipitate. A piL of polished zinc or iron fas the comSnTngtid. ' ^ The Acetate: Same tests as preceding, excepting the last Solutn violet-blue color', and ammoniacal odor. 36