28 ACUTE PLEURISY. 



Opium and aconite are conveniently combined in the following mixture — 

 R. Morphiae Sulphatis gr. ij 



Tr. Aconiti Iiad. gtt. xxv 



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Ft. Mist. Sig. Dose one teaspoonful. 

 This should be given every three or five hours until the pain subsides 

 and the animal is inclined to sleep. 



While the pain continues, and the fever remains unabated, the sedative 

 mixture should be persisted in. A mild purgative, in the form of syrup 

 of buckthorn in tablespoonful doses may be added to the treatment,, to aid 

 in lessening the fever, and restraining the liquid effusion. 



In the second stage after the pain and fever have subsided, the object of 

 treatment is to promote absorption of the liquid. The kidneys may be 

 stimulated to increased activity by the following— 

 R. Potass. Acet. 3 iv 



Infus. Digitalis § iv 



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Ft. Mist. Sig. Dose two teaspoonfuls every five or six hours. 

 Counter irritation may now be resorted to, the tincture of iodine applied 

 with a brush preferred. The important object is to support and nourish 

 the animal. Laxatives and external applications must be discontinued if 

 the general strength seems impaired by their use. The diet should be nutri- 

 tious and concentrated. Tonic remedies are useful and may be given in 

 the form of the tincture of iron, twenty drops well diluted, or quinine in 

 two grain doses, three times a day. Throughout the disease, pure air, 

 warmth, and cleanliness are absolutely essential. 



During convalescence, the object is tore-establish the normal health. 

 Gentle exercise out of doors is to be encouraged, and the local affection 

 will disappear in proportion to the rapidity with which improvement in 

 the general condition takes place. 



