APPENDIX. 



ACTION, DOSES, ETC., OF MEDICINES. 



To some readers a few words of explanation may be 

 necessary in order to tlie proper understanding of the drugs 

 and their doses. 



1. EXPLANATION OF TERMS. 



Alteratives change in some unexplained way the condi- 

 tions and functions of organs. 



Ancesthetics deprive of sensation and suffering. 



Anodynes allay or diminish pain. 



Antacids are antidotes to acids. 



AntJielmintics kill or expel worms. 



Antiperiodics obviate the return of a paroxysm in peri- 

 odic diseases. 



Antiseptics prevent, arrest or retard putrefaction. 



Antispasmodics prevent or aUay 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. 



CJiolagogues increase the secretion of bile. 



Demulcents sheathe and protect irritated surfaces. 



Diaphoretics cause perspiration. 



DisGiitients dispel enlargements. 



Disinfectants destroy infecting matter. 



Diuretics increase the secretion of urine. 



