What is the difference between nitroglycerin and Danshen dripping pills?
Apr 16, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Introduction
Difference between nitroglycerin tablets and Compound Danshen Dripping Pills: The former mainly contains nitroglycerin, while the latter is composed of Salvia miltiorrhiza, Panax notoginseng, and borneol. Nitroglycerin tablets are used for the treatment and prevention of angina pectoris due to coronary heart disease, whereas Compound Danshen Dripping Pills are used for treating symptoms such as chest tightness and stabbing pain in the precordial area caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis. Nitroglycerin tablets belong to Western medicine, while Compound Danshen Dripping Pills are a traditional Chinese patent medicine.
Generally speaking, the differences between nitroglycerin tablets and Compound Salvia Dropping Pills lie in their different components, effects, and properties. A detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Different Components
The main component of nitroglycerin tablets is nitroglycerin, while the main components of Compound Salvia Dropping Pills are Salvia miltiorrhiza, Panax notoginseng, and borneol.
2. Different Effects
The former is primarily used for the treatment and prevention of angina pectoris due to coronary heart disease, and can also be used to lower blood pressure or treat congestive heart failure. The latter is mainly used to treat symptoms such as chest tightness and stabbing pain in the precordial area caused by stagnation of qi and blood stasis.
3. Different Properties
The former is a Western medicine that dilates the coronary arteries and relaxes vascular smooth muscle. The latter is a traditional Chinese patent medicine that primarily functions to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis.
In addition, the two medications differ in dosage form as well. Medications should be selected under the guidance of a physician, with appropriate dosages based on individual conditions. Blind use should be avoided to prevent adverse effects on the body.
