IV. Erythrol Nitrate. Erythrol Nitras
Description
This section is from the book "Materia Medica Pharmacy, Pharmacology And Therapeutics", by W. Hale White. Also available from Amazon: Materia Medica Pharmacy, Pharmacology And Therapeutics..
IV. Erythrol Nitrate. Erythrol Nitras
Erythrol Nitrate (not official), (Ch2ono2) 2(Cho.No2)2=28l.44. Synonym. - Erythrol Tetranitrate. Source. - By the nitration of Erythrite (C4H6(Oh4).
Characters
Hard, colorless, acicular crystals. Solubility. - Insoluble in water; in 60 parts Absolute Alcohol. Dose, 1/2 to 1 gr.; .03 to .06 gm.
Action and Uses of Erythrol Nitrate
Erythrol nitrate has the same action as nitrites. It is less powerful than amyl nitrite and nitroglycerin. It is best given in chocolate tablets, and, as its action is slow, it is the best of this group for the relief of some symptoms of Bright's disease.
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