APPENDIX. 



ACTION, DOSES, ETC., OF MEDIOmES. 



To some readers a few words of explanation may be 

 necessary in order to the proper understanding of tlie drugs 

 and their doses. 



1. EXPLANATION OP TEEMS. 



Alteratives change in some unexplained way the condi- 

 tions and functions of organs. 



Ancestketics deprive of sensation and suffering. 



Anodynes allay or diminish pain. 



Antacids are antidotes to acids. 



Anthelmintics kill or expel worms. 



Antiperiodics obviate the return of a paroxysm in peri- 

 odic 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. 



Clwlagogues increase the secretion of bUe. 



Demulcents sheathe and protect irritated surfaces. 



Diaphoretics cause perspiration. 



Discutients dispel enlargements. 



Disinfectants destroy infecting matter. 



Diuretics iacrease the secretion of urine. 



