Numerous cases illustrative of the efficacy of the hydrocyanic or prussic acid in affections of the stomach : with a report upon its powers in pectoral and other diseases in which it has been already recommended: and some facts respecting the necessity of varying the doses of medicines according to circumstances, and the use of opium in diabetes.

  • Elliotson, John, 1791-1868.
Date:
1820
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Credit: Numerous cases illustrative of the efficacy of the hydrocyanic or prussic acid in affections of the stomach : with a report upon its powers in pectoral and other diseases in which it has been already recommended: and some facts respecting the necessity of varying the doses of medicines according to circumstances, and the use of opium in diabetes. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    complaints (variis incommodis detento) which also it cured, and another in a man labouring under asthma and rheumatism. Cameron, we read, often removed hepatic obstructions by it;* * and Baylies declares that m its external application not only lessened but cured scirrhous tumours, f The Hydrocyanic Acid, obtained separate by a che- mical process, was first, I believe, employed about eight years since by Sign. Borda, in pulmonary and other inflammations.]; In 1816, Dr. Majendie adminis- tered it in coughs and consumptions^ Both the Lauro-cerasus and the Hydrocyanic Acid are now very much used in Italy. * Murray, 1. c. f Murray, 1. c. + Brugnatelli, Elemetita di Chimica applicata alia Farmacia. Article, . • I “ Acido Ossiprussico,” 1814. Quoted by Dr. Granville. § Journal of the. Royal Institution. 1817. and Richerches Physiologiques et cliniques sur Vemploy de Vacide Prussique, Sfc. Paris. 1819.