Dosage ;
Migraine Prophylaxis: Look here
Starting Dose: 10 mg nocte patients less than 65 years of age.
5 mg OD in patients older than 65 years
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hefunar | Stedman Pharmaceuticals | Pharma Specialities Ltd. | 5mg | 10 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 115 |
| MGR- | Inga Laboratory PVT Ltd | Sai Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 10mg | 30 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 748 |
| Mosegor | Novartis Consumers | Harley's Limited | 0.5mg | 100ml | Syrup | per 5ML | KES 877.00 |
| MGR-10 | Inga Laboratory PVT Ltd | Sai Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 10mg | 30 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 956.00 |
Flunarizine More Info |
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| Mode Of Action | Flunarizine is a selective calcium receptor antagonist. It prevents cellular calcium overload by reducing excessive transmembrane calcium influxes. |
| Drug Indication | Prophylaxis of classic (with aura) or common (without aura) migraine, Symptomatic treatment of vestibular vertigo (due to a diagnosed functional disorder of the vestibular system) |
| Contra-Indications | Hypersensitivity to flunarizine, patients with a history of depressive illness, or with pre-existing symptoms of Parkinson's disease or other extrapyramidal disorders |
| Side Effects | Drowsiness, fatigue, weight gain, increased appetite, extrapyramidal symptoms such as bradykinesia, rigidity, akathisia, orofacial dyskinesia, tremor, heartburn, nausea, gastralgia, insomnia, anxiety, galactorrhoea, dry mouth, muscle ache, skin rash. |
| Dosage | Migraine Prophylaxis: Starting Dose: 10 mg nocte patients less than 65 years of age. 5 mg OD in patients older than 65 years |
| Drug Category | DRUGS ACTING ON CNS |
| Drug Sub-Category | Anti-migraine drugs
Use; Prophylaxis of classic (with aura) or common (without aura) migraine; symptomatic treatment of vestibular vertigo (due to a diagnosed functional disorder of the vestibular system |