Notes on the Newer Remedies: Their Therapeutic Applications and Modes of Administration, Second Edition Page: 207
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TH YMA CE TIN.- TH YMOL.
notable effects observed in the former class of these
cases has been the reduction of the tumors.
Administration.-Thiosinamin is administered sub-
cutaneously from a solution of the strength of 15 per
cent. The dose of this solution may be put down as
from 5 to 30 minims (0.3 to I gramme) twice a week, its
effects being watched carefully until tolerance is estab-
lished.
THYMACETIN.
A derivative of thymol. It is closely allied to phe-
nacetin, and its chemical formula is
/OCzH,
C6H23,CH3CH, c
NHC3H H(C2H30).
Physical Properties.-This drug is a white crystalline
powder.
Solubility.- Tymacctin is slightly soluble in water.
Therapeutic Applications. This remedy is credited
with analgesic and hypnotic properties. It has been
employed successfully in nervous and mental disorders,
such as nervous headaches not due to organic disease.
Administration.-The dose of thymacetin may be put
down as from 34 to 15 grains (0.25 to I gramme). As
a hypnotic it may be administered in amounts of 7'2
grains (o0.5 gramme).
THYMOL.
This body, also called mct/yl-para-propyl-metap/lenol,
is obtained from the volatile oils of thyme (Thynmus vul-
garis or scrpillum) and other allied plants.. It is chem-
ically represented as CH3.CH3.OH.C3H7 or C,0H,40.
Physical Properties.-Thymol occurs in liquid form
or in acicular crystals.
Solubility.-Thymol is soluble in the fatty and essen-
tial oils, but is insoluble in water.
Physiological Action. In sufficiently large amounts207
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Cerna, David. Notes on the Newer Remedies: Their Therapeutic Applications and Modes of Administration, Second Edition, book, 1894; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth143542/m1/206/: accessed April 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries.