FLUNARIZINE

Flunarizine, offered under the brand name Sibelium among others, is a drug categorized as a calcium antagonist which is used for some conditions. It is a prescription drug in the United States and Japan. It is being used in the prophylaxis of migraine, prophylaxis of peripheral and cerebrovascular disorders, as well as in the prophylaxis of vertigo and vestibular disorders.

Flunarizine is used to prevent migraine. Flunarizine has been utilized in medicine for over 25 years. It was once presented as a remedy to enhance blood flow and is known as a calcium channel blocker. It has mainly been used at treatment for dizziness, vertigo and in the prevention of migraine.

Flunarazine is not to be used in women who are pregnant and breastfeeding. It should also not be used in gastrointestinal or urinary tract obstruction as well as in acute porphyrias.

Flunarizine can give rise to the following side effects:

  • Lightheadedness, sleepy, having blurred vision, or a change in thinking clearly. Avoid driving, doing other tasks or activities that require you to be alert or have clear vision until you see how this medicine affects you
  • Feeling dizzy. Rise slowly over several minutes from sitting or lying position. Be careful climbing
  • Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help
  • Weight gain

Precautions

You should take extra precautions if you are one of the following:

  • Are driving or operating machinery
  • Have epilepsy
  • Elderly
  • Have cardiovascular disease
  • Have glaucoma

 

Interactions

Plasma levels of flunarizine may be reduced by the following drugs:

  • Phenytoin
  • Carbamazepine
  • Valproic acid

Flunarizine can bring about life-threatening reactions such as:

  • Wheezing
  • Chest tightness
  • Fever
  • Itching
  • Bad cough
  • Blue skin color
  • Fits
  • Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat

There may also be signs or symptoms of the following on excessive dosages:

  • Depression
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Nervousness
  • Emotional ups and downs
  • Abnormal thinking
  • Anxiety
  • Lack of interest in life
  • Shakiness, difficulty moving around, or stiffness.
  • Feeling extremely tired or weak
  • Any rash
  • No improvement in condition or feeling worse.

 

Available Brands:

Flumig , Flunariz, Migralin, Sibelium

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