Flunarizine

Indications	Oral Prophylaxis of migraine, Prophylaxis of vertigo and vestibular disorders, Prophylaxis of peripheral and cerebrovascular disorders *Adult:* 5-10 mg daily at bedtime.
Contraindications	Pregnancy, lactation, GI or urinary tract obstruction, acute porphyrias.
Warnings / Precautions	Driving or operating machinery, epilepsy, elderly, CVS disease, glaucoma.
Adverse Reactions	Drowsiness. Rarely wt gain, headache, depression, gastric pain, dry mouth, insomnia, extrapyramidal reactions, galactorrhoea.
Drug Interactions	Plasma levels reduced by phenytoin, carbamazepine, valproic acid. See Below for More flunarizine Drug Interactions
Mechanism of Actions	Flunarizine has H₁-receptor blocking action and calcium-channel blocking effect. It has also been used as an adjunct epileptic therapy for patients refractory to standard treatment regimens. Absorption: Absorbed well from the GI tract (oral). Distribution: Highly lipophilic. Protein-binding: >90%. Metabolism: Extensive. Excretion: Via bile (as metabolites); 18 days (elimination half-life).
Administration	May be taken with or without food.
Storage Conditions	Oral: Store below 25°C.
ATC Classification	N07CA03 - flunarizine ; Belongs to the class of antivertigo preparations.
Storage	Oral: Store below 25°C.
Available As	Flunarizine 10 mg Flunarizine Hcl 10 mg Flunarizine 5 mg

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