Summary
Anacardone - trade name, for nikethamide, circa 1949. Made by British Drug Houses Ltd. Comes from pharmacy of a Victorian psychiatric hospital. It was primarily used as a counter measure for tranquiliser overdose. Administered by injection. Stimulates respiratory centres in acute respiratory failure, acute pulmonary oedema, angina pectoris and general conditions of extreme fatigue.
Physical Description
Ampoules in box.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Manufacturer
The British Drug Houses Ltd., London, England, Great Britain, circa 1949
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
Text: 6 x 5 ml. AMPOULES/ANACARDONE/TRADE MARK/INJECTION OF NIKETHAMIDE B.P.
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
13.1 cm (Length), 7.7 cm (Width), 2.2 cm (Height), 45.6 g (Weight)
Total weight includes label.
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Dimensions
131 mm (Length), 76 mm (Width), 22 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Medicines, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
