Capitis 10
Rx- Generic:
- Flunarizine
- Company:
- Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Strip (10 Tablet)
৳ 5/unit
Pack: ৳ 50
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At a glance
Flunarizine is a medicine used for the prevention of migraine. It cannot treat an acute attack and will only work to prevent migraines for as long as you continue to take the medicine.
Indications
- Migraine Prophylaxis: Used for prevention of classic (with aura) or common (without aura) migraine.
- Vestibular Vertigo: Used for symptomatic treatment of vestibular vertigo due to diagnosed functional disorder.
- Peripheral Vascular Disease: Used for treatment of peripheral vascular disease.
- Refractory Epilepsy: Used as adjunct therapy for epilepsy resistant to conventional antiepileptic therapy.
Dosage
Adult Dose (Oral):
- Migraine Prophylaxis: 5-10 mg daily at bedtime; <65 years: 10 mg/day; >65 years: 5 mg/day.
- Vertigo and Motion Sickness: 10-20 mg daily (adults); 5 mg daily (children >40 kg).
- Peripheral Vascular Disease: 10 mg twice daily (up to 30 mg/day if required).
- Epileptic Seizure (Add-on): 15-20 mg daily (adults); 5-10 mg daily (children).
Side effects
Common Side Effects: Sleepiness, Weight gain, Muscle pain, Fatigue, Constipation, Nausea, Insomnia, Runny nose, Increased appetite, Depression, Stomach discomfort, Breast pain.
Precautions & warnings
Precautions: It is not known whether Flunarizine alters the ability to drive; do not drive if you experience any symptoms. Not suited for treating an acute migraine attack. Take at night-time before going to bed. May cause sleepiness; don't drive or do anything requiring mental focus until you know how it affects you. Notify doctor if you develop skin rash, muscle aches, tremors, difficulty moving, or abnormal uncontrolled movement. Chronic treatment may give rise to extrapyramidal and depressive symptoms; elderly patients are particularly at risk.