Ampoules of muscle relaxant, London, England, 1880-1941

Made:
1880-1941 in London
maker:
Burroughs Wellcome and Company Limited
Ampoules of muscle relaxant, London, England, 1880-1941 Ampoules of muscle relaxant, London, England, 1880-1941
Ampoules of muscle relaxant, London, England, 1880-1941 Ampoules of muscle relaxant, London, England, 1880-1941

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Six ampoules of tubocurarine chloride in original carton, by Burroughs Wellcome and Co., London

Extracted from a plant called tube curare, the drug known as ‘Tubarine’ was used as a muscle relaxant during surgery, for anaesthesia and for electric shock therapy. The liquid, made by Burroughs, Wellcome & Co, was injected into the muscles using a syringe.

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A642913
Materials:
glass and paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall: 16 mm x 83 mm x 64 mm, .03kg
vial: 46 mm 8 mm,
type:
ampoules

Parts

Ampoules of tubocurarine chloride, 5 of 6, in original carton Five glass ampoules of muscle relaxant, London, England, 1880-1941

Five glass ampoules of muscle relaxant, London, England, 1880-1941

Ampoules of tubocurarine chloride, 5 of 6, in original carton, by Burroughs Wellcome and Co., London

Measurements:
carton: height 17 mm
width 83 mm
length 64 mm
object weight: 0.03kg
Materials:
ampoule, glass , carton, paper and materia medica
Object Number:
A642913/1
type:
ampoule
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ampoule of tubocurarine chloride, 1 of 6 Ampoule of tubocurarine chloride Ampoule of tubocurarine chloride

Ampoule of tubocurarine chloride

Ampoule of tubocurarine chloride, 1 of 6, by Burroughs Wellcome and Co., London

Measurements:
overall: 47 mm 7 mm,
Materials:
glass
Object Number:
A642913/2
type:
ampoule
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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