This section is from the book "A Manual Of Practical Therapeutics", by Edward John Waring. Also available from Amazon: A Manual of Practical Therapeutics.
Tartar Emetic, from its well-known power of relaxing the system, has occasionally been employed in Tetanus. Cases successfully treated by it are recorded by Mr. Liston,¶ Mr. Woodward,** and others. The great objection to its use is its tendency to induce vomiting, an effect which has been observed to increase the severity of the symptoms. It certainly ranks as a minor remedy.
 
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