Summary
Alternative Names: Fibrinolysin and Thiosinamine
'Fibrolysin' a drug made by Merck, circa 1920, according to the method of Dr. F. Essen. Fibrolysin is an anti-coagulant, used to treat thrombosis. It was used in the pharmacy of a mental health hospital in Victoria, Australia.
Physical Description
The drug Fibrolysin is contained in 10 x 2.3cc amber-glass ampoules, shaped like tiny wine bottles with long, tear-shaped necks. They are in a long, flat, navy-blue cardboard box with hinged lid and cardboard rack to hold ampoules. All vials have been emptied.
Significance
Example of the pharmaceuticals used in psychiatric hospitals in Victoria, Australia.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Manufacturer
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Place Used
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Inscriptions
Text on box: 10 Ampullae each 2.3 c.c./ FIBROLYSIN/ acc. to Dr F Mendel, Essen/ English Patent No. 22533/05./ E. Merck./ Made in Germany/ Darmstadt./ 1268
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
14.5 cm (Length), 7 cm (Width), 25 cm (Height)
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References
British pharmaceutical codex, 1963, London. Pharmaceutical Press.
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Keywords
Hospitals, Psychiatric Services, Psychiatric Hospitals, Psychiatric Institutions, Pharmaceuticals, Drugs, Medicinals & Drugs, Medicines, Mental Health, Mental Health Institutions, Making History - Psych Services
