Bromide
Bromide
Bromide (pronounced: bro-mide) is a term used in medicine to refer to any compound that contains the bromide ion, Br-.
Etymology
The term "bromide" is derived from the Greek word "bromos", meaning "stench". It was first isolated by two chemists, Carl Jacob Löwig and Antoine Balard, in 1825 and 1826, respectively.
Medical Use
In medicine, bromides are used as sedatives and anticonvulsants. They were first used in the 19th century for the treatment of epilepsy. However, their use has declined due to the development of more effective and less toxic anticonvulsant drugs.
Related Terms
- Potassium Bromide: A type of bromide that was commonly used as a sedative in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Sodium Bromide: Another type of bromide used in medicine. It is also used in industrial applications.
- Epilepsy: A neurological disorder for which bromides were once a primary treatment.
- Anticonvulsant: A type of medication used to prevent or reduce the severity of seizures. Bromides are a type of anticonvulsant.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bromide
- Wikipedia's article - Bromide
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