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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    twelve months ago removed by stramonium, it has, however, recurred and resisted the most powerful means. A. H. m ij. t. d. 16.—Much better than she has been for months. Bowels costive. Ac. Pr. 17\ iij. t. cl. 22.—Still better, but flatulency and choking. Often feels suddenly faint in the course of the day. Pergat. A. H. 17\ v. t.d. 29.—Much worse; choking and pain excessive. Pergat.; and, if no better shortly, A. H. 17|_ viij. t.d. And, in a few days, 17\_ x. t.d. I found that the first medicine she took was good ; but that the second prescription was made up at a dif- ferent shop, and, to all appearances, with sulphuric ■t instead of prussic acid ; the third was made up with prussic acid, at a place where I know it to be good for little. After learning these circumstances, I gave her directions for procuring the medicine good ; and, having heard no more of the case, I imagine the woman got better, as she was never in the habit of staying away except when she felt no farther need of assist- ance. II. The next are instances of equal relief in a variety of other symptoms connected with the pain of the stomach. Feb. 4, 1820.—A woman, aged 30, has complained, for a month, of pain and tightness at the pit of the