Sanguinarinum Tartaricum
Clarke - Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica · John Henry Clarke · 1,084 chars · source ↗
General
Sanguinarinum Tartaricum.
Tartrate or Sanguinarin. C19H17NO4C4H6O6. Trituration.
Clinical
Exophthalmos. Mydriasis. Stool, bilious. Vision, dim.
Characteristics
Tully and Terry (C. D. P.) experimented with Sng. tart. in considerable doses. Tully says he has repeatedly witnessed "all the effects of Sanguinaria root, save the neuralgic pains and the convulsive affections," from the use of Sng. tart. The most peculiar of the symptoms he mentions are: Staring, and protrusion of the eyes; extreme mydriasis; haggard expression, and cold surface and cold sweats.
Head
Vertigo.
Eyes
Pupils dilated
Mydriasis very great; strongest sunlight fails to contract
Cloud before sight
Eyes protruded, staring.
Face
Haggard expression.
Stomach
Nausea.—Epigastric uneasiness.
Stool
Very large quantity of bright yellow bile passed in stool (20 h. after dose).
Heart
Pulse rate diminished; irregular.—Pulse preternaturally full, flowing, without bounding, hardness, or sign of irritation.
Fever
Cold surface, esp. of extremities.—Cold sweat.