Effects and efficacy of Astragalus injection

Astragalus is a very important traditional Chinese medicine. Astragalus injection is an injection made from Astragalus as raw material. It is very helpful in reducing edema and improving the permeability of the blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier. When we use Astragalus Injection, it is necessary to have a certain understanding of its effects and functions. Now let’s take a detailed look at the effects and functions of Astragalus Infusion. The effects of Astragalus injection include the following:

1) It has anti-myocardial ischemia and myocardial protection effects: it can reduce left ventricular dilatation and extension of infarct area in rats with myocardial infarction model, improve left ventricular systolic and diastolic function, and improve left ventricular remodeling after myocardial infarction. Eliminate free radicals and improve left ventricular diastolic and systolic function. It can increase the coronary flow, myocardial contraction amplitude and heart rate of normal isolated rat hearts, and increase the activity of Na+, K+-exchange ATPase in myocardial cell membranes. 2) It has a protective effect on the kidneys: it can reduce the levels of endothelin-1 and lipid peroxidation product malondialdehyde (MDA) in the plasma of rats with renal ischemia-reperfusion injury, increase the activity of plasma superoxide dismutase, and slow down the thickening of the glomerular basement membrane. 3) Protective effect on the liver: Astragalus injection can improve the activities of serum alanine transferase and glutathione S-transferase, liver tissue MDA content and SOD activity in rats with intestinal ischemia-reperfusion liver injury. 4) Protective effect on the lungs: It can reduce the levels of xanthine oxidase and MDA in the rabbit model of superior mesenteric artery occlusive shock lung injury, reduce the production of lipid peroxides (LPO), and partially inhibit the occurrence of hypoxic pulmonary hypertension.

Usage and Dosage of Astragalus Injection: Astragalus Injection replenishes Qi and nourishes the Yuan, strengthens the body's resistance and eliminates evil, nourishes the heart and unclogs the meridians, strengthens the spleen and eliminates dampness. It is used for viral myocarditis caused by deficiency of heart qi and blood stasis, heart failure, and hepatitis caused by spleen deficiency and dampness. It has good effects in treating chronic hepatitis and chronic active hepatitis with low cellular immune function. It can also be used to treat leukopenia and thrombocytopenic purpura, as well as chronic nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and diabetic nephropathy.

The main functions are to nourish qi and essence, strengthen the body and eliminate evil, nourish the heart and unclog the meridians, and strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness. It is used for viral myocarditis caused by deficiency of heart qi and blood stasis, heart failure, and hepatitis caused by spleen deficiency and dampness. It has good effects in treating chronic hepatitis and chronic active hepatitis with low cellular immune function. It can also be used to treat leukopenia and thrombocytopenic purpura, as well as chronic nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and diabetic nephropathy. Dosage and Administration: Intramuscular injection, 2-4 ml at a time, 1-2 times a day; intravenous drip, 10-20 ml at a time, once a day or as directed by a doctor. Specifications: 2ml×10pcs/box; 10ml×5pcs/box

Pharmacological studies have shown that the use of Astragalus injection has a positive inotropic effect on the heart, enhances myocardial contractility, increases coronary blood flow, protects myocardial cells, and improves cardiovascular function.