Flunarizine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Flunarizine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Flunarizine 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 Flunarizine is used -
Mild
Is the use of Flunarizine safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Flunarizine in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Flunarizine safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Flunarizine in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Flunarizine is unavailable.
What is the effect of Flunarizine on the Kidneys?
Flunarizine rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Flunarizine on the Liver?
Flunarizine may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Flunarizine on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Flunarizine. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Flunarizine 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 unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flunarizine habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Flunarizine.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Flunarizine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Flunarizine can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Flunarizine only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Flunarizine is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Flunarizine
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Flunarizine together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flunarizine
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Flunarizine with alcohol will be.
Yes, you can take Flunarizine for symptomatic treatment of vestibular vertigo which is caused by a functional disorder of the vestibular system. Flunarizine 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.
Very rarely, Flunarizine 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.
Usually Flunarizine is given for short-term treatment up to 2-6 months which may vary from case to case basis. You are advised to take Flunarizine 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.
Flunarizine can be taken 1-2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. It has to be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases, glaucoma, and epilepsy. You should strictly take this drug only on doctor advice.
Flunarizine 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.
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