200 SYNOPSIS OF VETERINARY 



brain cells, producing sleep ; diminish sensibility of peripheral 

 nerves, causing anaesthesia of skin and mucous membrane. 



The continuance of full doses causes a form of chronic pois- 

 oning termed Bromism, characterized by depression of cerebral 

 faculties, increased secretion from mucous glands, feebleness, 

 anaemia and wasting, lessened sexual function, dilated pupil, acne 

 or eczematous eruption, fetid breath, relaxation of sphincters, 

 etc. Toxic doses kill by asphyxia. 



Uses. — They are used as sedatives to the nervous system^ to 

 lower reflex activity, to produce sleep, to subdue excitement of 

 the genital apparatus and to antagonize congestion of the brain, 

 as the bromides bring about an anaemic condition of the brain. 

 Used in fits, of dogs, 20 or 30 gr. doses of the bromide of potash 

 or bromide of soda dissolved in a little warm water ; also bathe 

 the head with cold water, repeat every 20 or 30 minutes, but 

 one dose is usually sufficient ; may be used per rectum if neces- 

 sary ; used in any convulsive or spasmodic conditions. 



Used in tetanus but of little value ; for this, the bromide of 

 potash is used in 4 to 6 oz. doses every 4 hours. 



In acute rheumatism, Bromide of Amnion, or Bromide cf 

 Lithium are both quite serviceable in dog practice. 



In Nymphomania, the bromides are the best treatment. 



In strychnine poisoning, the bromide of potash may be used 

 as an antidote in place of chloral or combined with it. 



GELSEMIUM— YELLOW JASMINE OR JESSAMINE. 



ExTracTum GELSEmii FXuidum — Fluid Extract of Gelse- 

 mium. 



That made from the green root is the best. 



Dose. — Horse, 1 dr. to y 2 oz. up to 1 oz. for a single dose. 

 Dog, 2 to 10 or 20 ms. t 



tinctura gelsemii — Tincture of Gelsemium. (Strength +5- " I -' ( 

 per cent.) 



Dose. — Dogs, 5 to 60 ms. 



Composition. — Contains gelsemine, a very powerful alkaloid, 

 also an acrid resin, volatile oil, gallic acid, coloring matter, etc. 



Antagonists and Incompatibles. — Caustic alkalies and tannic 



