QUINIAE ARSENIS
\kwˈɪnɪˌiː ˈɑːsənˌiz], \kwˈɪnɪˌiː ˈɑːsənˌiz], \k_w_ˈɪ_n_ɪ__ˌiː_ ˈɑː_s_ə_n_ˌi_z]\
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A salt resulting from the double decomposition of arseniate of potassa and sulphate of quinia. It has been used in chronic cutaneous diseases; and as an antiperiodic in ague, neuralgia, etc. Dose, one-third of a grain, three times a day.
By Robley Dunglison
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