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.