Mercurophylline Explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hospital Corpsman 3: A Course in Ten Parts with Test Material and Instruction Tests . 1955 . Bureau of Naval Personnel . 451 . en.
  2. Book: National Formulary . 1970 . American Pharmaceutical Association. . LVII . en.
  3. Web site: PubChem . Mercurophylline [INN:BAN:NF] ]. 2023-06-26 . pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov . en.
  4. Book: Association), Council on Drugs (American Medical . New and Nonofficial Remedies . 1955 . Lippincott . 384 . en.

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