Luner Capsules 5Mg (1 Strip = 6 Capsules)

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Flunarizine

Used For

Migraine

How it works

Flunarizine is a selective calcium antagonist. It prevents cellular calcium overload by reducing excessive transmembrane calcium influx. Flunarizine has no effect on contractility or conduction of the heart.

Dosage

Flunarizine

Side Effects

Rhinitis , Increased appetite , Depression , Somnolence , Constipation , Myalgia , Menstruation irregular , Breast pain , Weight increased , Abdominal pain upper , Fatigue , Depressive Symptom, Sleep disorder, Apathy , Torticollis, Tinnitus, Lethargy, Paraesthesia, Sluggishness, Restlessness , Coordination Abnormal, Disorientation , Muscle Spasms, Muscle Twitching , Generalised Oedema, Asthenia, Oedema Peripheral.

Drug Interactions

Alcohol, hypnotics or tranquillisers

Indication

Used for the prevention and treatment of migraine & vertigo.

When not to Use

It is contraindicated in patients with a history of depressive illness, or with pre-existing symptoms of Parkinson’s disease or other extrapyramidal disorders.

Precaution

Treatment with flunarizine may give rise to extrapyramidal and depressive symptoms and reveal Parkinsonism, especially in predisposed patients, such as the elderly. Therefore, it should be used with caution in such patients .

Warning 1

In rare cases fatigue may increase progressively during flunarizine therapy: in this event, the therapy should be discontinued.

Warning 2

The recommended dose should not be exceeded.

Warning 3

Talk to your doctor if you are elderly, as the medicine may give rise to depressive illness, Parkinson’s Disease or a similar disease.

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.