Analysis of Common Chinese Patent Medicines

Author: Liu Xia
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Under the guidance of the Party and the state's TCM policies, the "Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of Drugs" were implemented in 1985, followed by a series of regulatory documents such as the "Measures for the Approval of New Drugs." These measures promoted the vigorous development of China's modern TCM industry. This book includes over 300 newly approved drugs that have been approved and produced successively by the Ministry of Health of the People's Republic of China, the National Drug Administration, and the National Food and Drug Administration, as well as various traditional Chinese medicine preparations approved by provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions and commonly used in clinical medicine markets. The book is organized by medical specialties such as internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, and ophthalmology and otolaryngology. It introduces each traditional Chinese medicine preparation, including its formula composition, characteristics, pharmacology, formula analysis, clinical applications, indications, dosage forms and specifications, usage and dosage, contraindications, precautions, storage and preservation, prescription sources, drug categories, approval numbers, and manufacturers. The content is novel and practical, reflecting the accumulated experience and recent advancements in the production of commonly used traditional Chinese medicine varieties, the research and development of new products, and their clinical applications in China. Additionally, the book includes supplementary knowledge related to traditional Chinese medicines, such as the list of basic traditional Chinese medicines for national healthcare and essential drugs, the list of emergency traditional Chinese medicines, and an easy-to-use index. It serves as a reference for clinical doctors and faculty and students of medical institutions, as well as a practical manual for patients, nursing workers, pharmaceutical industry professionals, and the general public for self-study.