FLUNARIZINE

Indications & Dose:

Vascular disturbances,  cramps of calf muscle. Cerebral circulation disorder, prophylaxis of migraine. Dizziness,  vertigo, memory disorder. Cerebral & peripheral vascular disorders.

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Children: 5-10mg twice daily.

Children: Children and patients below 40kg. body weight: 5mg daily. 

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity. Parkinson’s disease, pregnancy & breast-feeding.

Side Effects:

Somnolence and fatigue usually transient, headache, drowsiness, skin rashes, depression & extrapyramedial symptoms. Epigastric distress, nausea, weight gain, headache,  insomnia and depression

Cautions:

Precautions:

Not to drive and operate machinery

Old age: May be given in reduced dose.

Interaction:

Drug Hepatic enzyme inducer such as carbamazepam, phenytoin sodium: Decrease efficacy of flunarizine. 

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Lactations:

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

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Patient And Carer Advice: