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POISONS ACTING ON THE HEART 



I. 

 DEPRESSANTS. 



Symptoms. — Vertigo ; vomiting ; abdominal pain ; confused 

 vision ; convulsions ; occasional delirium ; paralysis ; syncope ; 

 sometimes asphyxia. 



Treatment. (Immediate :) 

 Emetic and Stomach Tube. Tannin. 

 Stimulants. Strychnine solution B.P., two minims sub- 



cutaneously. 

 Atropine, half-a-grain subcutaneously, repeated if necessary. 



(Later :) 

 Stimulants. Hot fomentations. 

 Artificial respiration if necessary. Castor Oil. 

 Demulcents (swallowed and injected). 



