Mercurophylline
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C21H32HgN5NaO7 | |
Molar mass | 690.097 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Solid |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Mercurophylline is a mercurial diuretic, having the form of white or yellow odorless powder under room temperature.[1] It was formerly used as medicine, administered through injection or tablets.[2]
Mercurophyllin is poisonous when administered subcutaneously, intraperitoneally and intravenously. When administered intravenously, it can cause cardiac arrhythmia.[3] Prolonged oral administration can lead to gastrointestinal irritation and kidney damage.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Hospital Corpsman 3: A Course in Ten Parts with Test Material and Instruction Tests. Bureau of Naval Personnel. 1955. p. 451.
- ^ National Formulary. American Pharmaceutical Association. 1970. p. LVII.
- ^ PubChem. "Mercurophylline [INN:BAN:NF]". pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
- ^ Association), Council on Drugs (American Medical (1955). New and Nonofficial Remedies. Lippincott. p. 384.