Flunarizine Hcl (Flunarizine Hcl)
Overview of Flunarizine Hcl
Flunarizine Hcl is a sedating antihistamine and difluorinated derivative of cinnarizine. Flunarizine Hcl is investigational calcium channel blocker. It has been reported in preliminary trials to effectively reduce the severity of the acute attack of migraine and prevent recurrences.
Indication of Flunarizine Hcl
Flunarizine Hcl is primarily indicated in conditions like Dizziness, Migraine prophylaxis, Tinnitus, Vertigo.
Contraindication of Flunarizine Hcl
Flunarizine (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Depressive illness,Symptomatic parkinsonism,Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Side Effects of Flunarizine Hcl
Flunarizine (HCl) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Tremour, Rigidity, Orofacial dyskineria, Blady kinesia. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Flunarizine (HCl) therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Flunarizine (HCl) include Sedation, Asthenia.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Flunarizine (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Drowsiness, Nausea, Diarrhea, Dry mouth, Asthenia, Heart burn, Dry mouth.
Precautions of Flunarizine Hcl
Patients should observed caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness, because may cause drowsiness. Flunarizine should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment, dose should be reduced in patients with renal impairment. Avoid use in young children and use with caution in elderly patients.