DULONOR-5
MRP: 240
Packaging: 10x10
Pack Type: tablet
Composition:
Flunarizine 5mg
Indication:
High efficacy in prophylaxis of Migraine, Reduces frequency of attacks, Prevents deleterious effects of cellular calcium overload.
Description:
Flunarizine 5mg is a calcium channel blocker used in the prophylactic treatment of migraine, and the management of vertigo and balance disorders. It helps reduce excessive calcium influx into neurons, which stabilizes neuronal activity and cerebral blood flow. The 5mg dose is commonly used for elderly patients, maintenance therapy, or individuals with increased sensitivity to higher doses.
Tags:
- Prevents migraine attacks, especially chronic types
- Reduces vertigo and dizziness from vestibular issues
- Mild, tolerable low-dose option for sensitive patients
- Enhances quality of life in balance disorders
- Often better tolerated in the elderly population
Usage Information
Dosage
Adults & Elderly: Typically 5mg once daily at bedtime Treatment Duration: Initial therapy for 2 months, reassess as needed With or without food, preferably at bedtime due to drowsiness Do not stop abruptly; taper under doctor’s guidance
Side Effects
Common Side Effects: Sleepiness or drowsiness Weight gain Tiredness Increased appetite Less Common: Depression (especially with long-term use) Muscle stiffness or tremor Gastrointestinal discomfort
Contraindications
History of depression Parkinson’s disease or movement disorders Severe hepatic impairment Known allergy to Flunarizine Use with caution in obese or elderly patients prone to sedation
Availability
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