The progression of the war demonstrated the South's disadvantage in engineering expertise; of the initial 65 cadets who resigned from West Point to accept positions with the Confederate Army, only seven were placed in the Corps of Engineers.
In all instances where the use of Gleostine is considered for chemotherapy, the physician must evaluate the need and usefulness of the drug against the risks of toxic effects or adverse reactions. Most such adverse reactions are reversible if detected early.
Lidocaine, sold under the brand names Akten, Glydo, and Lidoderm, relieves pain when applied to the skin via cream, gel, or patch. Lidocaine can also be given through the veins before surgical procedures to numb the surrounding area where medication is being administered and to help with irregular heartbeat.