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Oxigran is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Migraine.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Oxigran. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Oxigran side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Oxigran go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Oxigran has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Oxigran's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Oxigran 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. The section on Oxigran contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Oxigran have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Oxigran is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Oxigran 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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Is the use of Oxigran safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Oxigran during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Oxigran safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Oxigran on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Oxigran will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Oxigran on the Kidneys?
Oxigran rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oxigran on the Liver?
Side effects of Oxigran rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Oxigran on the Heart?
Oxigran 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.
Oxigran 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 Oxigran unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oxigran habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Oxigran has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Oxigran as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Oxigran is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Oxigran for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Oxigran
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Oxigran and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oxigran
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Oxigran and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Oxigran may cause constipation. The exact cause behind constipation is unknown. However, if you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as Isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.
Yes, Oxigran 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.
Usually Oxigran is given for short-term treatment up to 2-6 months which may vary from case to case basis. You are advised to take Oxigran 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.
Oxigran is a brand name of flunarizine and it is available in the form of a tablet. It belongs to the class of drug known as selective calcium antagonist. It is mainly used for the preventive (prophylactic) and treatment of migraine attacks in patients who do not respond to other drugs that are primarily used to treat a migraine. It is also used in the symptomatic treatment of vestibular vertigo which is caused by a functional disorder of the vestibular system.
No, Oxigran is a prescription drug, so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 180