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Fowler's solution is a remedy (or a tonic) that was discovered in 1786 and prescribed for a range of ailments for over 150 years. A remedy is the solution or amelioration of a problem or difficulty. ...
Tonic may mean: A concept from musical harmony and musical theory: see Tonic (music); A carbonated beverage flavoured with quinine, used in cocktails: see Tonic water. ...
Fowler's solution, also known as Kali Arsenicosum or Kali arseniatum, is a 1% solution of potassium arsenite.
The chemical formula is KH2AsO4.
Because of the poisonous and carcinogenic nature of arsenic inorganic compounds, Fowler's solution is dangerous in short term and prolonged use. Documented "side-effects" of treatment with Fowler's solution are : In pathology, a carcinogen is any substance or agent that promotes cancer. ...
General Name, Symbol, Number arsenic, As, 33 Chemical series metalloids Group, Period, Block 15, 4, p Appearance metallic gray Atomic mass 74. ...
Inorganic chemistry is the branch of chemistry concerned with the properties and reactions of inorganic compounds. ...
A side-effect is any effect other than an intended primary effect. ...
The liver is an organ in vertebrates including humans. ...
Cirrhosis is a chronic disease of the liver in which liver tissue is replaced by connective tissue, resulting in the loss of liver function. ...
Idiopathic is a medical adjective that indicates that a recognized cause has not yet been established. ...
In medicine, portal hypertension is hypertension (high blood pressure) in the portal vein and its branches. ...
Cystoscopic view of a papillary bladder tumor (top); the bladder wall is visible on the bottom right Bladder cancer refers to any of several types of malignant growths of the urinary bladder. ...
In medicine (dermatology), there are several different types of cancer referred to under the general label of skin cancer. ...
External link
- Materia Medica entry for Fowler's solution
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