Flunarizine
Information about Flunarizine
Flunarizine Uses
Flunarizine is used to prevent migraine.
How Flunarizine works
Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the head. Flunarizine works by preventing loss of tone and dilation of blood vessels, thus preventing the migraine headache.
Common side effects of Flunarizine
Sleepiness, Muscle pain, Fatigue, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Increased appetite, Depression, Inflammation of the nose
Available Medicine for Flunarizine
SibeliumJanssen Pharmaceuticals
₹49 to ₹1613 variant(s)
FlunarinFDC Ltd
₹27 to ₹532 variant(s)
FlunerGeno Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹26 to ₹532 variant(s)
ZerograinMankind Pharma Ltd
₹501 variant(s)
MigonCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹27 to ₹532 variant(s)
MigranexIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹27 to ₹532 variant(s)
Grenil-FKarnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹19 to ₹402 variant(s)
MigaridCipla Ltd
₹23 to ₹432 variant(s)
RazinShine Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹24 to ₹502 variant(s)
ProfigranAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹491 variant(s)
Expert advice for Flunarizine
- You have been prescribed Flunarizine for the prevention of migraine headaches.
- Do not take it to treat an acute attack of migraine.
- Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:
- Have your meals at the same time every day
- Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures
- Avoid loud music and noisy places
- Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking
- Get sufficient sleep and avoid stress
- It should be taken at night-time before going to bed.
- It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Flunarizine affects you.
- Notify your doctor if you develop skin rash, muscle aches, tremors, difficulty moving, or abnormal uncontrolled movement.