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CHAPTER XI. 

 MEDICIXE3; THEIR ACTION' AXD USES. 



Antiseptics. — Remedies which arrest putrefaction. They kill 

 or prevent the development of those bacteria which produce sep- 

 tic decomposition. 



Examples: Corros. sub., carbolic acid, creolin. 



Disinfectants. — Destroy the specific poisons of communicable 

 diseases by killing or arresting the development of those germs 

 which produce disease. 



Examples: Lime, sulphur gas, etc. 



Deodorants. — Disguise or destroy odors. 



Examples: Iron sulphate, carbolic acid, etc. 



Antidotes. — Counteract poisons. 



Rubefacients. — Cause redness of the skin. 



Examples: Alcohol, turpantine, etc. 



Vesicants. — Cause a discharge of serum from the skin. 



Example: Cantharides. 



Stomachics. — Promote digestion. 



Examples: Gentian, ginger, etc. 



Vermicides. — Kill worms. 



Examples:' Turpsntine, iron sulphate, etc. 



Anthelmiiithics or Vermifuges. — Remove intestinal worms by 

 purgation. 



Parasiticides. — Destroy parasites. 



Examples: Carbolic acid, creolin, etc. 



Purgatives. — Evacuate the bowels. 



Examples: Aloes. 



Cholagogues. — Promote secretion of bile. 



Examples: Aloes, calomel. 



Diaphoretics. — Increase perspiration. 



Examples: "Warm clothing, ethers. 



Diuretics. — Increase secretion of urine. 



Examples: Potass, nit., turpentine. 



Tonics. — Gradually but permanently improve appetite and 

 increase 'ngor. 



Examples: Quinine, iron, gentian, etc. 



