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IV. Pharmacological Agentn, or Medianes

1. Pharmacognosy -General observations', works on, &c.

2. Pharmacy - - ...

Definition, and'works on -

3. Pharmacodynamics „••-.'..'..

hapter I. On the means of ascertaining the effects of medicines

Chapter II. Of the aetive forces of medicines

1. Mechanical ------

2. Chemical ------

3. Dynamical -_...-

Chapter 111. On the physiological effects of medicines

1. Local effects --...-

2. Remote effects -

Chapter IV. On the absorption of medicines

Proofs of absorption ------

Vessels effecting absorption ...'..-

Veins -------

Lacteals and Lymphatics - -

Mechanism of absorption

Absorption by physical agency (Imbibition; exosmose andendosmost) ------

Absorption by a vital agency - - - - -

Absorption of a medieine, or poison, essential to the production ofits remote effects ------

How do medicines and poisons, which have entered the blood-ves-sels, affect distant Organs? -

By modifying or altering the properties of the blood, andthercby unfitting it for carrying on the functions of the bodyBy pervading the structure of the organ acted on -By acting on the lining membrane of the blood-vessels

Chapter V. On the Operation of medicines by nervous agencyChapter VI. Of the parts affected by the remote action of medicines

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VII. Of the general nature of the effects of medicines

1. Stimulants

a. General vital StimuliG. Special Stimuli

2. Sedatives

3. Alteratives

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