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Sutharine is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Migraine.
The optimal dosage of Sutharine 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Sutharine as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Sutharine normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Sutharine's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. In addition, Sutharine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Sutharine related warnings section.
Sutharine 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 Sutharine have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Sutharine may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Sutharine is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Sutharine 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 Sutharine safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Sutharine will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Sutharine safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Sutharine for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Sutharine on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Sutharine on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Sutharine on the Liver?
Sutharine has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Sutharine on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Sutharine. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Sutharine 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 Sutharine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sutharine habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Sutharine.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Sutharine. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Sutharine only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Sutharine for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sutharine
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Sutharine and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sutharine
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Sutharine with alcohol.
Yes, Sutharine 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 Sutharine is given for short-term treatment up to 2-6 months which may vary from case to case basis. You are advised to take Sutharine 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.
No, Sutharine 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.
Sutharine 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.
Yes, you can take Sutharine for symptomatic treatment of vestibular vertigo which is caused by a functional disorder of the vestibular system. Sutharine works by preventing the release of a chemical messenger (histamine) which is presumed to contribute to providing relief to the patient from symptoms of vestibular vertigo.
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