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Latin, Hypophysis Sicca
Eng., Desiccated Hypophysis. Synonym, Desiccated Pituitary Body.
The posterior lobe obtained from the pituitary body of cattle, cleaned, dried and powdered. A yellowish or grayish amorphous powder having a characteristic odor. It is only partially soluble in water.
1 Musser and Kelly: Practical Treatment.
2 Ruhrah: Diseases of Children.
1/2 grain (0.03 Gm.).
Eng., Solution of Hypophysis. Average Dose.-15 minims (1 mil).
Used to promote uterine pains in labor and to contract the uterus after delivery; also for tympanites, and many other conditions.
Administration-Principally used by needle. The aseptic ampoules of the solution are employed almost exclusively. It is extensively used under the proprietary name of Pituitrin.
 
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