Cantharidinum [Canthin.]
General.
Glomerular nephritis. The immediate
pharmacological action of Cantharidin is irritability of the capillaries,
rendering the passage of nutritive fluids through them less difficult. This is
most marked in the capillaries of the kidneys. The increase of blood sugar
coincident with the glomerular nephritis appears to be a valuable observation.
Relationship.
Vesicaria - Urinary and kidney
remedy. Smarting, burning sensation along urethra and in bladder with frequent
desire to void urine often with strangury. Cystitis irritable bladder. Tincture
5-10 drop doses. Fuschina coloring substance used in adulteration of wine.
Cortical nephritis with albuminuria, 6th-thirtieth potency. Redness of ears,
mouth, swollen gums; deep, red urine; red, profuse diarrhoea, with severe
abdominal pains.
