FLUNATOD 10 Tablet 10's

Migraine (119)Rx required

Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Flunarizine 10 mg

Manufacturer

Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Variant

10 Tablet(s) in a Strip

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

FLUNATOD 10 TABLET contains Flunarizine, which belongs to the group of medicines called Calcium Channel blockers. It is used to manage migraine. A migraine is a recurring type of headache that ca

Uses

throbbing or pulsating pain that can be moderate to severe. This generally involves one

How It Works

FLUNATOD 10 TABLET effectively helps in the management of migraine by management of narrowing of blood vessels.

Directions for Use

Take FLUNATOD 10 TABLET as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects

FLUNATOD 10 TABLET are an increase in body weight and appetite, a blocked or runny nose, feeling low or depressed, problems with sleeping, nausea, constipation, stomach pain, muscle aches, painful breasts, menstrual problems, and feeling tired. Consult your doctor if any of your symptoms get worse or persist. USES OF FLUNATOD 10 TABLET Manage migraine HOW FLUNATOD 10 TABLET WORKSFLUNATOD 10 TABLET effectively helps in the management of migraine by management of narrowing of blood vessels. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake FLUNATOD 10 TABLET as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF FLUNATOD 10 TABLETCOMMON increase in body weight increased appetite blocked or runny nose feeling low or depressed problems with sleeping or feeling sleepy nausea constipation stomach pain or other digestive problems muscle aches painful breasts menstrual problems such as irregular periods feeling tired UNCOMMON feeling uninterested, anxious, restless, weak, or lacking energy feeling of disorientation blockage in the gut, indigestion vomiting awareness of unusual heartbeat low blood pressure twitching of muscles or spasms, twisted neck swollen breasts unusually heavy or scanty periods lack of sex drive swelling involving hands, legs, feet, or other parts of the body dry mouth excessive sweating allergic reaction, skin rash flushing, hives RAREStop taking FLUNATOD 10 TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side-effects: numbness or tingling sensation in the hands or feet buzzing, whistling, hissing, or ringing noise in the ears

Warnings & Precautions

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYFLUNATOD 10 TABLET is generally not recommended for use by pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGFLUNATOD 10 TABLET is generally not recommended for use by breastfeeding mothers as it may pass through the milk. Consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel drowsy after taking FLUNATOD 10 TABLET. ALCOHOLAvoid alcohol consumption while taking FLUNATOD 10 TABLET as it can make you feel drowsy. ALLERGYDo not take FLUNATOD 10 TABLET if you are allergic to Flunarizine. OTHERSFLUNATOD 10 TABLET is not recommended for use if you: have depressive illness are history of recurrent depression have Parkinson’s disease Before taking FLUNATOD 10 TABLET, inform your doctor if you: have tiredness have lactose intolerance Use in pediatrics: FLUNATOD 10 TABLET is not recommended for use by children. Consult your doctor before taking it. Use in geriatrics: FLUNATOD 10 TABLET should be used with caution by the elderly. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug–Drug Interactions: Before taking FLUNATOD 10 TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following: medicines used to manage anxiety (Ex. tranquilizers) oral contraceptive pills medicines used to manage high blood pressure (Ex. ramipril, azilsartan, amlodipine, verapamil) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of FLUNATOD 10 TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. SYNOPSIS Drug : Flunarizine Pharmacological Category : Calcium Channel Blockers Therapeutic Indication : Migraine Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule MORE INFORMATION Keep FLUNATOD 10 TABLET out of reach from children Store below 25°C

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Last Updated

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