What are the functions and indications of Zhennaoning Capsule?
Zhennaoning Capsule has the effect of calming the liver to stop wind and promoting blood circulation to remove obstruction in collaterals. It is mainly used for the treatment of headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, numbness of limbs, etc., caused by wind-evil disturbing the upper part of the body. Zhennaoning Capsule is a traditional Chinese medicine preparation made from herbs such as Asarum, Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix, Concentrated Powder of Bubali Cornu, Chuanxiong Rhizoma, Gastrodiae Rhizoma, Puerariae Lobatae Radix, and Angelicae Dahuricae Radix. It has the effect of calming the liver to stop wind and promoting blood circulation to remove obstruction in collaterals. Clinically, it is mainly used for the treatment of headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, numbness of limbs, tinnitus, and other symptoms caused by wind-evil disturbing the upper part of the body; as well as for the treatment of vascular and neuropathic headache, hypertension, arteriosclerosis with the above symptoms. The adverse reactions of this medicine are not yet clear, and it is contraindicated for patients with exogenous headache. Zhennaoning Capsule is a prescription medicine, and patients must take it under the guidance of a doctor. Due to differences in individual constitution, condition, and drug tolerance, the medication regimen for each person is also different. The specific dosage and course of treatment should be followed under the doctor's guidance. This product is an oral capsule, and it is recommended to swallow it whole with warm water. It should not be broken. During the medication period, patients should maintain a light diet, avoid smoking and drinking, and refrain from consuming spicy, cold, and greasy foods to avoid affecting the efficacy of the drug. If other medications need to be used in combination, patients should consult their doctors first before using them on their own to avoid drug interactions that may affect or aggravate the condition.