Flunarizine Tablet is a prescription medicine. Migraine are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The optimal dosage of Flunarizine Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Flunarizine Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Flunarizine Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Flunarizine Tablet's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Flunarizine Tablet related warnings talks about Flunarizine Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Flunarizine Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Depression, Parkinson's Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Flunarizine Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Flunarizine Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Flunarizine Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Flunarizine Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Flunarizine Tablet is used -
Mild
Is the use of Flunarizine Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Flunarizine Tablet during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Flunarizine Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Flunarizine Tablet for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Flunarizine Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Flunarizine Tablet on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Flunarizine Tablet on the Liver?
Flunarizine Tablet is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Flunarizine Tablet on the Heart?
Flunarizine Tablet may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Flunarizine Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flunarizine Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flunarizine Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Flunarizine Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Flunarizine Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Flunarizine Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Flunarizine Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Flunarizine Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flunarizine Tablet
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Flunarizine Tablet together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flunarizine Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Flunarizine Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Very rarely, Flunarizine Tablet causes hair loss (alopecia). Animal studies have shown that flunarizine can cause loss of hair. Hence its possibility in humans cannot be denied. If you are experiencing excessive hair loss after taking this drug then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
No, Flunarizine Tablet should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well because discontinuing of this drug on your own might worsen your current medical condition. Hence you are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Flunarizine Tablet may cause weight gain in few cases. It is presumed that weight gain occurs because of increased food intake caused by increased appetite due to a sedentary lifestyle (low physical activity). Hence you are advised to do brisk walking daily to keep yourself active and maintaining a healthy weight.
Yes, Flunarizine Tablet may cause drowsiness (sleepiness). It is a common side effect of this drug. However, f you experience drowsiness after taking this drug, then you are advised not to drive any vehicle or operate any machinery to avoid accidental injury.
Flunarizine Tablet contains flunarizine which works through preventing the narrowing of blood vessels due to calcium overload caused by the excessive influx of calcium. The narrowing of blood vessels is considered as a possible cause for migraine and its prevention helps in reducing the frequency and severity of migraine attacks. Flunarizine Tablet also blocks the release of a chemical messenger (histamine) due to its antihistaminic properties which are presumed to contribute in providing relief to the patient from symptoms of vestibular vertigo.
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