7. Steam of hot water; in bronchitis, and to allay the cough in phthisis; small quantities of the seeds of henbane, opium, poppy-heads, &c., are frequently added to produce an anodyne effect. See Cigars (in pharmacy), Disinfectants, Fumigation, Vapours, &c.
INJEC′TION. Syn. Injectio, L. In medicine, any liquid medicine thrown into a cavity of the body by means of a syringe or an elastic bag. Those thrown into the rectum are commonly called ‘clysters’ or ‘enemata,’ and are noticed under the head of Enema. The following are the principal injections employed in medical practice at the present day:—
Injection of Ac′etate of Ammo′′nia. Syn. Injectio ammoniæ acetatis, L. Prep. (Ph. Chirur.) Solution of acetate of ammonia (Ph. L.), 1 part; water, 3 parts. Refrigerant.
Injection of Ac′etate of Cop′per. Syn. Injectio cupri acetatis, L. Prep. From verdigris, 10 gr.; oil of almonds (hot), 41⁄2 oz.; triturate until dissolved, and strain. Detergent.
Injection of Ac′etate of Lead. Syn. Injectio plumbi acetatis, L. Prep. 1. Sugar of lead, 1⁄2 dr.; distilled water, 1⁄2 pint.
2. (Dr Collier.) Acetate of lead, 40 gr.; rose water, 8 fl. oz. Astringent and sedative. See Sedative injection.
Injection of Ac′etate of Zinc. Syn. Injectio zinci acetatis, L. Prep. 1. (Ellis.) Acetate of zinc, 8 gr.; rose water, 4 fl. oz.
2. (Brodie.) Sulphate of zinc, 1 dr.; sugar of lead, 80 gr.; water, 1 pint; dissolve separately, mix, and filter. Astringent.
Injection, Alkaline. Syn. Injectio alkalina, I. lithontriptica, L. Prep. (Chevallier.) Carbonate of soda, 1 dr.; Castile soap, 2 dr.; water, 12 fl. oz.; dissolve. In certain forms of calculus.
Injection of Aloes. (Bories.) Syn. Injectio aloes. Prep. Aloes, 10 gr.; muriate of ammonia, 10 gr.; honey of roses, 1 oz.; fennel water, 6 oz.