A Few Practical Tips, October 16, 1996

A Few Practical Tips, October 16, 1996

1. Nitrogen mustard treatment for vitiligo: Apply 50 mg of nitrogen mustard hydrochloride diluted in 100 mL of 95% alcohol (shelf life: one week) externally.

2. Propranolol oral treatment for glaucoma (reduces intraocular pressure in 92% of patients): 20 mg, three times daily, orally.

3. 0.1% rifampicin solution instilled in the eyes for trachoma treatment; rifampicin has a clear effect against Chlamydia trachomatis.

4. Huacui Shi hemostatic powder: Treats pulmonary hemoptysis. Huacui Shi, also known as Huayu Shi, is ground into an extremely fine powder; take 8 g each time, three times daily.