Potassii Acetas (Gen., Potassii Acetatis)
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This section is from the book "Practical Materia Medica And Prescription Writing", by Oscar W. Bethea. Also available from Amazon: Practical Materia Medica and Prescription Writing.
Potassii Acetas (Gen., Potassii Acetatis)
Eng., Potassium Acetate.
Form
A white powder or crystalline masses. Odor and Taste.-Odorless. A warming, saline taste. Solubility.-In 0.5 part of water or 2.9 parts of alcohol. Incompatibles.-Mineral acids. Average Dose.-15 grains (1 Gm.).
Therapeutic Action
Diuretic, refrigerant.
Uses
It is used in the treatment of chronic nephritis, dropsy, etc.
Administration
This salt should always be prescribed in solution.
In the treatment of chronic valvular disease:
| or | ||
Potassii Acetatis ........................................... | 3j | 4 | |
Infusi Digitalis.............................................. | q. s. | 60 | |
M.
Sig
Tablespoonful every three hours.
In the treatment of ascites:
| or | ||
Potassii Acetatis........................................ |
| 30 | |
Spir. Aetheris Nit....................................... |
| 15 | |
Inf. Digitalis.................................................. |
| 120 | |
M.
Sig
Two (2) teaspoonfuls every six hours.
A frequently used combination is the pharmaceutical preparation ordered as:
| or | ||
Elix. Buchu, Tunip. et Pot. Acet................. |
| 120 | |
Sig
Teaspoonful in water every four hours.
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