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3. Quinine : Quinine sulphate, 2 drachms, per os. 



4. Cocaine: Cocaine hydrochloride, 5 grains, hypodermically 

 or intramuscularly. 



5. Atropine: Atropine sulphate, 1 grain, hypodermically. 



6. Arecoline : Arecoline hydrobromide, 1 grain, hypodermically. 



Name three alkaloids and state the source of each. 



Pilocarpine, obtained from pilocarpus (Jaborandi). 

 Ergotine, obtained from ergot. 

 Digitaline, obtained from digitalis. 



What are the medicinal uses of gentian root? State the dose for (a) 

 the horse, (b) the ox. 

 Stomachic in indigestion, debility, and convalescence. Used to 

 relieve acute and chronic flatulence. 



(a) 2 drachms to 1 ounce, (b) 1 to 2 ounces. 



What are the medicinal uses of ginger root? State the dose for (a) the 

 horse, (b) the ox. 

 Stomachic and carminative in atonic indigestion of horses and 

 ruminants. Used to aid the action of purgatives and prevent 

 griping. 



(a) 2 drachms to 1 ounce, (b) 1 to 4 ounces. 



What is eserine? State the dose for (a) the horse, (b) the ox, (c) the 

 dog. 



Eserine is the principal alkaloid of physostigma. 

 (a) 1 to 2 grains, (b) 1 to 3 grains, (c) Vioo to Vzs grain (hypo- 

 dermically). 



What are the actions and uses of eserine? 



Eserine is a muscular stimulant ; it stimulates secretion in. general, 

 excites nausea and vomiting, and is a laxative or purgative by stimu- 

 lating the muscular coat of the intestines as well as the intestinal 

 secretion. It also acts as a myotic and decreases intra-ocular tension. 

 Used in constipation due to torpor of the bowels, in impaction 

 colic and parturient paresis. Externally, in the eye to decrease 

 intra-ocular pressure and contract the pupil in periodic ophthalmia, 

 where it is sometimes alternated with atropine to prevent adhesions 

 of the iris and diminish pain and congestion. 



State the principal alkaloid of the Calabar bean and give its dose and 

 uses. 

 Eserine (physostigmine) is the principal alkaloid of Calabar 

 bean or physostigma. (See answer to preceding questions.) 



