Other names and synonyms
sanguin-t.Description Source
Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica - J.H. ClarkePharmacological Group
Description
Tartrate or Sanguinarin. с19H17NO4C4H6O6. Trituration.
Nosology
Exophthalmos. Mydriasis. Stool, bilious. Vision, dim.
Typical features
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, face, and ears
Vertigo.
Pupils dilated. Mydriasis very great; strongest sunlight fails to contract. - сloud before sight. Eyes protruded, staring.
Haggard expression.
Pupils dilated. Mydriasis very great; strongest sunlight fails to contract. - сloud before sight. Eyes protruded, staring.
Haggard expression.
Gastrointestinal tract
Nausea. Epigastric uneasiness.
Very large quantity of bright yellow bile passed in stool (20 h. after dose).
Very large quantity of bright yellow bile passed in stool (20 h. after dose).
Cardiovascular system
Pulse rate diminished; irregular. Pulse preternaturally full, flowing, without bounding, hardness, or sign of irritation.
Fever
Cold surface, especially of extremities. - сold sweat.