Dose: Expect., 1/60—1/20 grn.; emetic, 1/15—1/8 grn.—Inject. (emetic): 1/10—1/5 grn.—Antidotes: Strychnine, chloral, chloroform.—Incompatibles: Alkalies, potassium iodide, ferric chloride.—Caution: Keep dark and well-stoppered!
Aqua Levico, Fortis and Mitis.
Natural Arseno-Ferro-Cupric Waters, from springs at Levico, Tyrol.—Alterant Tonic.—Uses: Anemic, chlorotic, neurasthenic, and neurotic conditions; in scrofulous, malarial, and other cachexias; and in various chronic dermatoses.—Dose: Tablespoonful of Aqua Levico Mitis, diluted, after meals, morning and night. After a few days, increase dose gradually, up to 3 tablespoonfuls. After one or two weeks, substitute for the two doses a single daily dose of one tablespoonful of Aqua Levico Fortis, best with principal meal. Some days later, augment this dose gradually as before. Constitutional effects and idiosyncrasies are to be watched, and dosage modified accordingly. Decreasing dosage at conclusion of treatment, with a return to the "Mitis," is usual.
Arbutin Merck.
White needles; bitter.—Sol. in alcohol; slightly in water.—Diuretic.—Uses: Instead of uva-ursi.—Dose: 5—15 grn. 4 t. daily.
Arecoline Hydrobromate Merck.
White cryst.—Sol. in water, alcohol.—Myotic.—Applied in 1% solut.
Argentamine.
8% solut. silver phosphate in 15% solut. ethylene-diamine.—Alkaline liq., turning yellow on exposure.—Antiseptic and Astringent, like silver nitrate.—Uses: Chiefly gonorrhea.—Inject. in 1:4000 solut.
Argonin.