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Graton 5 Mg Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Migraine.
The optimal dosage of Graton 5 Mg Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Graton 5 Mg Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Graton 5 Mg Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Graton 5 Mg Tablet's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Graton 5 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Graton 5 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Graton 5 Mg 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 Graton 5 Mg Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Graton 5 Mg Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Graton 5 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Graton 5 Mg 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Graton 5 Mg Tablet is used -
Mild
Is the use of Graton 5 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Graton on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Graton 5 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Graton for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Graton 5 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Graton rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Graton 5 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Graton may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Graton 5 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Graton. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Graton 5 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Graton 5 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Graton 5 Mg Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Graton 5 Mg Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Graton 5 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Graton 5 Mg Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Graton 5 Mg Tablet
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Graton 5 Mg Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Graton 5 Mg Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Graton 5 Mg Tablet with alcohol will be.
Usually Graton is given for short-term treatment up to 2-6 months which may vary from case to case basis. You are advised to take Graton as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Using this medicine beyond that period might not be good for you because it can lead to unintended side effects.
Yes, Graton 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, Graton may cause depression. The exact cause of depression is not known. However, if you experiencing sleeplessness, persistent feeling of sadness, loss of appetite, loss of interest in activities which are symptoms of depression then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.
Very rarely, Graton 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, Graton is not a steroid. It contains flunarizine which belongs to the class of drug known as selective calcium antagonists.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience