Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) is a serious opportunistic infection that primarily affects individuals with weakened immune systems. It mainly targets the lungs and can lead to severe complications, especially in high-risk groups such as those with diabetes, cancer, or AIDS. Although sulfonamides and pentamidine are commonly used treatments, they often come with significant side effects and increasing drug resistance. In response, some Chinese researchers have explored the use of traditional Chinese medicine, including Astragalus, Ginkgo, Garlic, and Artemisia annua, to treat PCP with promising results. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of Astragalus injection with that of compound sulfamethoxazole in treating PCP in rats.
Ginkgolide has shown potential in inhibiting Pneumocystis growth, and when combined with Astragalus, it may offer a safer alternative to conventional drugs. The research involved establishing a rat model of PCP using dexamethasone to suppress immunity, followed by treatment with either Astragalus solution or sulfamethoxazole. The outcomes were evaluated through lung weight, cyst counts, and histopathological analysis.
The results showed that both treatments reduced the number of Pneumocystis cysts and improved lung conditions compared to the untreated control group. While sulfamethoxazole had a more immediate effect, Astragalus demonstrated fewer side effects and a better overall safety profile. These findings suggest that combining Astragalus injection with standard therapy could be a valuable approach for managing PCP, though further studies are needed to fully understand its mechanisms and long-term benefits.
Overall, this research highlights the potential of integrating traditional herbal remedies with modern pharmacology to develop more effective and less toxic treatments for opportunistic infections like PCP.
WARNING!
Do not plug two or more meters together!
IMPORTANT
Don't plug in an appliance where the load exceeds 16 Amp. Always ensure the plug of any appliance is fully inserted into the meter outlet. If cleaning of the meter is required, remove from mains power and wipe meter with a dry cloth.
KEYBOARD DEFINITION
1). SET: Set price with button UP.
2). MODE: Exchange display state.
3). UP: Set price combined with button SET.
GENERAL FEATURES
1).Display line power.
2).Display and memory accumulative total power quantity.
3).Display and memory total power charge of price.
THE DATA DISPLAY
Press MODE button the data displays as follows:
W →KWh →PRICE →COST/KWH
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1). Plug in socket and power on, the meter will display real power.
2). Press MODE button once again and release, the meter will display accumulative KWh.
3). Press MODE button once again and release, the meter will display total power charge.
4). Press MODE button once again and release, the meter will display COST/KWH.
SETTING PRICE OF COST/KWH
1). Press SET button during display COST/KWH,the first digital COST/KWH flash, press UP button to set it.
2). Press SET button once again and release, the second digital COST/KWH flash, press UP button to set it.
3). Press SET button once again and release, the third COST/KWH flash, press UP button to set it.
4). Press SET button once again and release, the fourth COST/KWH flash, press UP button to set it.
5). Press SET button once again and release, the radix point COST/KWH flash, press UP button to set it.
DATA CLEAR
Press and hold MODE button for 5 seconds will clear KWH,PRICE and COST/KWH data.
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