Question
A newborn had a mild hypoxic encephalopathy at birth, diagnosed through a CT scan. Initially, the child received 2.5 milliliters of brain activator treatment for seven days, and then was transferred to a local hospital where the doctor recommended increasing the dosage to 5 milliliters. The parents are confused about whether the increased dosage is too heavy.
Answer
The indications for brain activator include tonifying qi and yang, nourishing the kidney and brain, and benefiting intelligence and calming the mind. It is used to treat symptoms such as neurasthenia, symptoms caused by cerebral arteriosclerosis, such as fatigue, dizziness, stroke, hemiplegia, cerebral hemorrhage after hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral thrombosis, insomnia with frequent dreams, and memory decline. It is suitable for patients with insufficient heart and liver, and deficiency of both qi and yang. Generally, patients can tolerate brain activator well. However, rapid injection may cause fever, and in rare cases, allergic reactions may occur, such as chills and shivering. Those with severe renal insufficiency and pregnant women should discontinue use, and those with an allergic constitution should use it with caution. When considering dosage adjustment, it should be based on the patient’s specific