MGR 5mg Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Flunarizine 5 mg
Manufacturer
Inga Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
MGR 5MG 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
MGR 5MG TABLET effectively helps in the management of migraine by management of narrowing of blood vessels.
Directions for Use
Take MGR 5MG 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
MGR 5MG 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 MGR 5MG TABLET Manage migraine HOW MGR 5MG TABLET WORKSMGR 5MG TABLET effectively helps in the management of migraine by management of narrowing of blood vessels. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake MGR 5MG 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 MGR 5MG 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 MGR 5MG 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
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYMGR 5MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use by pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGMGR 5MG 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 MGR 5MG TABLET. ALCOHOLAvoid alcohol consumption while taking MGR 5MG TABLET as it can make you feel drowsy. ALLERGYDo not take MGR 5MG TABLET if you are allergic to Flunarizine. OTHERSMGR 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you: have depressive illness are history of recurrent depression have Parkinson’s disease Before taking MGR 5MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you: have tiredness have lactose intolerance Use in pediatrics: MGR 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use by children. Consult your doctor before taking it. Use in geriatrics: MGR 5MG TABLET should be used with caution by the elderly. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug–Drug Interactions: Before taking MGR 5MG 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 MGR 5MG 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 MGR 5MG TABLET out of reach from children Store below 25°C
Article Information
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ity (HPRA). Revised in March 2020. [Accessed on 27th May 2022] https://www.hpra.ie/img/uploaded/swedocuments/bc725729-1dcc-48c0-b451-a3149ca2f886.pdf 5. Cipla Ltd. Migarid Tablets. Ciplamed. Revised in August 2015. [Accessed on 27th May 2022] https://www.ciplamed.com/content/migarid-tablets AUTHOR DETAILS Written By Dr. Dhivakaran R
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Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle
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Last Updated
31 Oct 2022