BRUCINUM.
An alkaloid, obtained from the bark and seeds of Strychnos Nux vomica.
Formula, C23H26N2O4. Preparations, Triturations.
Authority.
Lepelletier, Gaz. des Hôp., 1851 (Zeit. f. Hom.
Kl., 1, 57), effects of 0.02 to 0.90 of a gramme.
HEAD.
► Headache.
EYE.
► Hazy vision.
EAR.
► Ringing in the ears.
STOMACH.
► Diminished
appetite. ► Thirst, from dryness of the mouth. ► Nausea. ► Burning in the
stomach.
URINARY ORGANS.
► Increased
urinary secretion (once).
SEXUAL ORGANS.
► Erections.
UPPER EXTREMITIES.
►
Twitching of the fingers.
GENERALITIES.
► Sudden
jerkings, especially of the lower extremities (increasing in intensity with the dose),
spreading generally, but not accompanied with trismus and tetanus, and not extending to the
œsophagus and pharynx, as is the case with strychnia. ►
Twitchings in the paralyzed as well as in the healthy muscles. ►
General weakness.
SKIN.
► Formication. ► Itching of the skin.
SLEEP.
► Deep sleep, after
the attacks. ► Sleeplessness.
FEVER.
► A fever of short
duration terminates the attacks.® 2000
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