Stimulants, such as brandy, chloric ether, &c., may be given.
Keep the body warm, but the cold douche may be applied to the head.
Tannin and vegetable infusions containing tannin may also be given, but it is questionable if they are of much use, unless any remnants remain in the stomach.
Keep the patient lying down for fear of fatal syncope.
Nitre—Nitrate of Potash.
Empty the stomach immediately by the pump or tube, or give a subcutaneous dose of apomorphine (from 2 to 3 drops), or administer by the mouth a tablespoonful of mustard, or a scruple of sulphate of zinc.
Dilute the poison, and attempt to wash it out of the system by giving plenty of water or mucilaginous drinks.
Apply hot fomentations to the loins, and keep the patient as warm as possible.
Stimulants that are likely to increase the kidney congestion are to be avoided.
Inhalations of nitrite of amyl have been recommended.