What is the difference between Compound Xuesaitong and Xuesaitong?
"Compound Xuesaitong" refers to Compound Xueshuantong Tablets, while "Xuesaitong" refers to Xuesaitong Tablets. The differences between Compound Xueshuantong Tablets and Xuesaitong Tablets lie in their ingredients, effects, and functions, among others. Specific details are as follows:
1. Different Ingredients
The main ingredients of Compound Xueshuantong Tablets are Astragalus, Panax notoginseng, Salvia miltiorrhiza, and others, whereas the primary ingredient of Xuesaitong Tablets is total saponins of Panax notoginseng.
2. Different Effects
Compound Xueshuantong Tablets have effects of reinforcing qi and nourishing yin, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. They can dilate blood vessels, enhance resistance to hypoxia, reduce blood viscosity, and effectively improve local microcirculatory ischemia. Xuesaitong Tablets have effects of unblocking meridians, promoting blood circulation, and removing blood stasis. They can inhibit platelet aggregation and increase cerebral blood flow.
3. Different Functions
Compound Xueshuantong Tablets are commonly used to treat conditions caused by deficiency of both qi and yin, and can also help relieve discomfort symptoms caused by blood stasis. Xuesaitong Tablets are used to treat disorders such as apoplexy due to imbalance of qi and blood and obstruction of brain channels by blood stasis.
In addition, they differ in adverse reactions and contraindications. These medications should be used under a doctor's guidance; self-medication should be avoided to prevent adverse outcomes. Pay attention to adequate rest and avoid excessive fatigue.