O. Lowy
Dec 1, 1934
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Canadian Medical Association journal
Abstract
ACETANILID was introduced as a drug in 1886. It was first used to reduce fever, but its anodyne properties were discovered soon afterwards, and it was found to be specially valuable in neuralgia and headaches. The general public quickly recognized its anodyne properties and relative harmlessness, and it soon achieved great popularity. Strangely enough, despite its indubitable therapeutic value, acetanilid has been a subject of controversy for a considerable period of time. Newer drugs, particularly those of the barbituric acid group, have aehieved a place in medical esteem, and have displaced acetanilid and a few other coaltar products, or at least have retarded an unbiased and critical examination of the values and demerits of this particular drug. Therefore, it is very difficult to find unprejudiced and scientific evaluation of acetanilid and other coal-