APPENDIX. 



ACTION, DOSES, ETC., OF MEDICINES. 



To some readers a few words of explanation may be necessary 

 in order to the proper understanding of the drugs and their 

 doses, 



I. EXPLANATION OF TERMS. 



Alteratives change in some unexplained way the condition 



and functions of organs. 



Anccsthetics deprive of sensation and suffering. 



Anodyms allay or diminish pain. 



Antacids are antidotes to acids. 



Anthelmintics kill or expel worms. 



Antiperiodics obviate the return of a paroxysm in periodic 



diseases. 



Antiseptics prevent, arrest, or retard putrefaction. 



Antispasmodics prevent or allay cramps. 



Aperients gently open the bowels. 



Aromatics, strong smelling stimulants which dispel wind and 



allay pain. 



Astringents cause contraction of vital structures. 



Carminatives, warming stimulants (Aromatics), 



Cathartics freely open the bowels. 



Cholagogues increase the secretion of bile. 



Demulcents sheathe and protect irritated surfaces. 



Diaphoretics cause perspiration. 



Discutients dispel enlargements. 



Disinfectants destroy infecting matter. 



Diuretics increase the secretion of urine. 



