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Coffeinum
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Source and preparationMineral · Coffein or Caffein, an alkaloid obtained from Coffea arabica
PreparationTrituration of the alkaloid, and also of the Citrate of Coffein. Clarke
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Coffein or Caffein, an alkaloid obtained from Coffea arabica. C8 H10 N4 O2. Trituration of the alkaloid, and also of the Citrate of Coffein. Characteristics.—A proving has been made with this alkaloid, but has brought out no symptoms not included in the pathogenesis of Coffea. Pulsation of the arteries on head and temples was very marked. Sparks before eyes—roaring in the ears. Vomiting with relief of all symptoms. The Citrate of coffein, which is used largely in allopathic practice, has occasioned dangerous poisonous symptoms in a number of cases. These seem the most characteristic: Restlessness and dizziness; unable to keep erect. Violent precordial anxiety. Palpitation. Abdominal pulsatio ClarkeRemedies said to end or reduce the action of Coffeinum, for example if it has caused an unwanted reaction. What is an antidote?
Antidoted byNo antidote recorded in these books