FLUNARIZINE 10 MG

Introduction

TABLETS (Flunarizine) Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine. • Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. • If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. • This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours. • If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. In this leaflet: 1. What Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets are and what they are used for 2. Before you take Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets 3. How to take Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets 6. Further information 1. What Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets are and what they are used for Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets are a type of medicine called a calcium channel blocker. They work by blocking the movement of calcium into the cells of the body, which helps to relax the muscles in the blood vessels. This helps to reduce the pressure in the blood vessels and improve the flow of blood. Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets are used to treat a number of conditions, including: • migraine headaches • vertigo (a feeling of dizziness or spinning) • Raynaud’s phenomenon (a condition where the fingers and toes become cold and pale) • tinnitus (ringing in the ears) • Meniere’s disease (a condition that causes dizziness, ringing in the ears and hearing loss) 2. Before you take Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets Do not take Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets if you: • are allergic to flunarizine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6) • have a heart condition called ‘sick sinus syndrome’ • have a slow heart rate (bradycardia) • have a condition called ‘second or third degree heart block’ • have a condition called ‘atrioventricular block’ • have a condition called ‘prolonged QT interval’ • have a condition called ‘unstable angina’ • have a condition called ‘severe hypotension’ (low blood pressure) • are pregnant or breastfeeding. Take special care with Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets Before taking Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets, tell your doctor if you: • have a heart condition • have a liver or kidney condition • have a condition called ‘peripheral vascular disease’ (narrowing of the blood vessels in the arms and legs) • have a condition called ‘cerebrovascular disease’ (narrowing of the blood vessels in the brain) • have a condition called ‘coronary artery disease’ (narrowing of the blood vessels in the heart) • have a condition called ‘hypertension’ (high blood pressure) • have a condition called ‘diabetes’ • have a condition called ‘hyperlipidaemia’ (high levels of fats in the blood) • have a condition called ‘hypothyroidism’ (underactive thyroid gland) • have a condition called ‘hypokalaemia’ (low levels of potassium in the blood) • have a condition called ‘hyponatraemia’ (low levels of sodium in the blood) • have a condition called ‘hypocalcaemia’ (low levels of calcium in the blood) • have a condition called ‘hypomagnesaemia’ (low levels of magnesium in the blood) • have a condition called ‘hypophosphataemia’ (low levels of phosphate in the blood) • have a condition called ‘gout’ (a type of arthritis) • have a condition called ‘porphyria’ (a rare disorder of the blood) • have a condition called ‘myasthenia gravis’ (a condition that causes muscle weakness) • have a condition called ‘Parkinson’s disease’ (a condition that affects the nervous system) • have a condition called ‘epilepsy’ (a condition that causes seizures) • have a condition called ‘depression’ • have a condition called ‘schizophrenia’ (a mental health disorder) • have a condition called ‘bipolar disorder’ (a mental health disorder) • have a condition called ‘anxiety’ • have a condition called ‘alcoholism’ • have a condition called ‘drug addiction’ • are taking any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Taking other medicines Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. This includes herbal medicines. This is because Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets can affect the way some other medicines work. Also some medicines can affect the way Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets work. In particular, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines: • medicines used to treat high blood pressure (e.g. ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists, beta-blockers, diuretics) • medicines used to treat heart conditions (e.g. digoxin, amiodarone, disopyramide, quinidine, flecainide, propafenone, sotalol) • medicines used to treat depression (e.g. tricyclic antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) • medicines used to treat anxiety (e.g. benzodiazepines) • medicines used to treat epilepsy (e.g. phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital) • medicines used to treat schizophrenia (e.g. chlorpromazine, haloperidol, clozapine) • medicines used to treat bipolar disorder (e.g. lithium) • medicines used to treat Parkinson’s disease (e.g. levodopa, bromocriptine, amantadine) • medicines used to treat gout (e.g. allopurinol, probenecid) • medicines used to treat fungal infections (e.g. ketoconazole, itraconazole, fluconazole) • medicines used to treat HIV infection (e.g. ritonavir, saquinavir, nelfinavir, indinavir) • medicines used to treat tuberculosis (e.g. rifampicin, isoniazid) • medicines used to treat malaria (e.g. chloroquine, mefloquine, quinine) • medicines used to treat high cholesterol (e.g. statins) • medicines used to treat diabetes (e.g. insulin, metformin, glibenclamide) • medicines used to treat asthma (e.g. salbutamol, terbutaline, theophylline) • medicines used to treat pain (e.g. morphine, codeine, tramadol) • medicines used to treat allergies (e.g. cetirizine, loratadine, desloratadine) • medicines used to treat stomach ulcers (e.g. cimetidine, ranitidine, famotidine) • medicines used to treat thyroid disorders (e.g. levothyroxine) • medicines used to treat cancer (e.g. cisplatin, vinblastine, doxorubicin) • medicines used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (e.g. sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil) • medicines used to treat fungal infections (e.g. ketoconazole, itraconazole, fluconazole) • medicines used to treat HIV infection (e.g. ritonavir, saquinavir, nelfinavir, indinavir) • medicines used to treat tuberculosis (e.g. rifampicin, isoniazid) • medicines used to treat malaria (e.g. chloroquine, mefloquine, quinine) • medicines used to treat high cholesterol (e.g. statins) • medicines used to treat diabetes (e.g. insulin, metformin, glibenclamide) • medicines used to treat asthma (e.g. salbutamol, terbutaline, theophylline) • medicines used to treat pain (e.g. morphine, codeine, tramadol) • medicines used to treat allergies (e.g. cetirizine, loratadine, desloratadine) • medicines used to treat stomach ulcers (e.g. cimetidine, ranitidine, famotidine) • medicines used to treat thyroid disorders (e.g. levothyroxine) • medicines used to treat cancer (e.g. cisplatin, vinblastine, doxorubicin) • medicines used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (e.g. sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil). Pregnancy and breast-feeding Do not take Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Driving and using machines Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets may cause drowsiness, dizziness or blurred vision. If you are affected, do not drive or operate machinery. Important information about some of the ingredients of Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets This medicine contains lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine. 3. How to take Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets Always take Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. The usual dose is one tablet taken once a day. Swallow the tablet with a glass of water. Do not chew the tablet. If you take more Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets than you should If you take more Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets than you should, talk to a doctor or go to a hospital straight away. Take the medicine pack with you. This is so the doctor knows what you have taken. If you forget to take Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose as usual. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If you stop taking Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets Do not stop taking Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets unless your doctor tells you to. 4. Possible side effects Like all medicines, Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Stop taking Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets and see a doctor straight away if you get any of the following serious side effects: • an allergic reaction (swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat; difficulty breathing or swallowing; rash or itching) • a fast or irregular heartbeat • chest pain • fainting • feeling weak or tired • yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice) • dark urine • severe stomach pain • severe constipation • severe diarrhoea • severe nausea or vomiting. Other side effects include: • headache • dizziness • drowsiness • blurred vision • dry mouth • constipation • diarrhoea • nausea • vomiting • stomach pain • rash • itching • hair loss • impotence • difficulty sleeping • depression • confusion • memory loss • muscle weakness • joint pain • increased sweating • weight gain • swelling of the hands, feet or ankles • increased urination • increased thirst • increased appetite • changes in blood tests. If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. 5. How to store Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original package. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment. 6. Further information What Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets contain The active substance is flunarizine. Each tablet contains 10 mg of flunarizine. The other ingredients are lactose monohydrate, maize starch, povidone, magnesium stearate and colloidal anhydrous silica. What Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets look like and contents of the pack Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets are white, round, biconvex tablets. They are marked with ‘FL10’ on one side. They are available in packs of 28 tablets. Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer The Marketing Authorisation Holder is: Accord Healthcare Limited, Sage House, 319 Pinner Road, North Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 4HF, UK. The Manufacturer is: Accord Healthcare Limited, Sage House, 319 Pinner Road, North Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 4HF, UK. This leaflet was last revised in: October 2017.

Flunarizine is a calcium channel blocker used to prevent migraine headaches. It is also used to treat vertigo (dizziness or a spinning sensation) and other symptoms of movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease. It works by blocking certain nerve signals in the brain that can cause these symptoms. The usual dose is 10 mg taken once daily.

Directions for Use

TABLETS Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine. • Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. • If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. • This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours. • If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. In this leaflet: 1. What Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets are and what they are used for 2. Before you take Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets 3. How to take Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets 6. Further information 1. WHAT FLUNARIZINE 10 MG TABLETS ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets are used to treat migraine headaches and other types of headaches. They work by blocking certain nerve signals in the brain that cause headaches. Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets are also used to treat vertigo (a feeling of dizziness or spinning) and other balance disorders. 2. BEFORE YOU TAKE FLUNARIZINE 10 MG TABLETS Do not take Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets if you: • are allergic to flunarizine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6) • have a history of depression or other mental health problems • have a history of heart problems or stroke • have a history of liver or kidney problems • are pregnant or breastfeeding Talk to your doctor before taking Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets if you: • have a history of depression or other mental health problems • have a history of heart problems or stroke • have a history of liver or kidney problems • are pregnant or breastfeeding Taking other medicines Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. In particular, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medicines: • other medicines used to treat migraine or other headaches • medicines used to treat depression or other mental health problems • medicines used to treat heart problems or stroke • medicines used to treat liver or kidney problems • medicines used to treat epilepsy (fits) • medicines used to treat high blood pressure • medicines used to treat Parkinson’s disease • medicines used to treat anxiety or insomnia • medicines used to treat allergies • medicines used to treat asthma • medicines used to treat high cholesterol • medicines used to treat diabetes • medicines used to treat HIV or AIDS • medicines used to treat cancer • medicines used to treat infections • medicines used to treat arthritis • medicines used to treat blood disorders • medicines used to treat thyroid disorders • medicines used to treat stomach or intestinal disorders • medicines used to treat skin disorders • medicines used to treat eye disorders • medicines used to treat muscle disorders • medicines used to treat bone disorders • medicines used to treat hormonal disorders • medicines used to treat neurological disorders • medicines used to treat psychiatric disorders • medicines used to treat alcohol or drug dependence • medicines used to treat seizures • medicines used to treat Parkinson’s disease • medicines used to treat Alzheimer’s disease • medicines used to treat multiple sclerosis • medicines used to treat chronic fatigue syndrome • medicines used to treat narcolepsy • medicines used to treat sleep disorders • medicines used to treat anxiety or depression • medicines used to treat bipolar disorder • medicines used to treat schizophrenia • medicines used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) • medicines used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) • medicines used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) • medicines used to treat panic disorder • medicines used to treat phobias • medicines used to treat eating disorders • medicines used to treat chronic pain • medicines used to treat fibromyalgia • medicines used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) • medicines used to treat chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) • medicines used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) • medicines used to treat glaucoma • medicines used to treat urinary incontinence • medicines used to treat erectile dysfunction • medicines used to treat prostate disorders • medicines used to treat infertility • medicines used to treat menopause • medicines used to treat endometriosis • medicines used to treat premenstrual syndrome (PMS) • medicines used to treat thyroid disorders • medicines used to treat obesity • medicines used to treat anorexia • medicines used to treat bulimia • medicines used to treat hair loss • medicines used to treat acne • medicines used to treat psoriasis • medicines used to treat eczema • medicines used to treat rosacea • medicines used to treat warts • medicines used to treat fungal infections • medicines used to treat viral infections • medicines used to treat bacterial infections • medicines used to treat parasitic infections • medicines used to treat allergies • medicines used to treat asthma • medicines used to treat hay fever • medicines used to treat hives • medicines used to treat cold sores • medicines used to treat sinus infections • medicines used to treat ear infections • medicines used to treat eye infections • medicines used to treat skin infections • medicines used to treat urinary tract infections • medicines used to treat yeast infections • medicines used to treat HIV or AIDS • medicines used to treat cancer • medicines used to treat hepatitis • medicines used to treat tuberculosis • medicines used to treat malaria • medicines used to treat other infections • medicines used to treat arthritis • medicines used to treat gout • medicines used to treat lupus • medicines used to treat other autoimmune disorders • medicines used to treat blood disorders • medicines used to treat anemia • medicines used to treat thrombocytopenia • medicines used to treat hemophilia • medicines used to treat other blood disorders • vitamins • herbal supplements • other over-the-counter medicines 3. HOW TO TAKE FLUNARIZINE 10 MG TABLETS Always take Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. The usual dose is one tablet taken once a day. Your doctor may increase the dose to two tablets taken once a day if needed. Do not take more than two tablets in one day. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. Do not chew or crush the tablets. Do not take Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets for more than three months without talking to your doctor. If you take more Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets than you should If you take too many tablets, talk to a doctor or go to a hospital straight away. Take the medicine pack with you. This is so the doctor knows what you have taken. 4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS Like all medicines, Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Stop taking Flunarizine 10 mg Tablets and tell your doctor straight away if you notice any of the following serious side effects: • Allergic reactions such as rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, difficulty breathing or swallowing. • Depression, feeling anxious, confusion, hallucinations, thoughts of suicide or self-harm. • Unusual tiredness, weakness or lack of energy. • Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice). • Unusual bleeding or bruising. • Severe stomach pain, nausea or vomiting. • Unusual changes in your heart rate or blood pressure. • Unusual changes in your vision. • Unusual muscle movements or twitching. • Unusual changes in your behaviour. • Unusual changes in your thinking or memory. • Unusual changes in your mood or feelings. • Unusual changes in your appetite or weight. • Unusual changes in your sleep patterns. • Unusual changes in your sex drive or ability. • Unusual changes in your skin or hair. • Unusual changes in your urine or bowel movements. • Unusual changes in your breathing. • Unusual changes in your hearing. • Unusual changes in your sense of smell. • Unusual changes in your sense of taste. • Unusual changes in your sense of touch. • Unusual changes in your energy levels. • Unusual changes in your coordination or balance. • Unusual changes in your reflexes. • Unusual changes in your body temperature. • Unusual changes in your blood sugar levels. • Unusual changes in your blood pressure. • Unusual changes in your cholesterol levels. • Unusual changes in your liver or kidney function. • Unusual changes in your immune system. • Unusual changes in your hormones. • Unusual changes in your menstrual cycle. • Unusual changes in your appetite or weight. • Unusual changes in your breathing. • Unusual changes in your skin or hair. • Unusual changes in your urine or bowel movements. • Unusual changes in your blood clotting. • Unusual changes in your blood cell counts. • Unusual changes in your electrolyte levels. • Unusual changes in your blood pressure. • Unusual changes in your heart rate or rhythm. • Unusual changes in your breathing. • Unusual changes in your vision. • Unusual changes in your hearing. • Unusual changes in your sense of smell. • Unusual changes in your sense of taste. • Unusual changes in your sense of touch. • Unusual changes in your coordination or balance. • Unusual changes in your reflexes. • Unusual changes in your body temperature. • Unusual changes in your energy levels. • Unusual changes in your mental state. • Unusual changes in your behaviour. • Unusual changes in your thinking or memory. • Unusual changes in your mood or feelings. • Unusual changes in your sex drive or ability. • Unusual changes in your appetite or weight. • Unusual changes in your sleep patterns. • Unusual changes in your skin or hair. • Unusual changes in your urine or bowel movements. • Unusual changes in your blood sugar levels. • Unusual changes in your blood pressure. • Unusual changes in your cholesterol levels. • Unusual changes in your liver or kidney function. • Unusual changes in your immune system. • Unusual changes in your hormones. • Unusual changes in your menstrual cycle. • Unusual changes in your appetite or weight. • Unusual changes in your breathing. • Unusual changes in your skin or hair. • Unusual changes in your urine or bowel movements. • Unusual changes in your blood clotting. • Unusual changes in your blood cell counts. • Unusual changes in your electrolyte levels. • Unusual changes in your blood pressure. • Unusual changes in your heart rate or rhythm. • Unusual changes in your breathing. • Unusual changes in your vision. • Unusual changes in your hearing. • Unusual changes in your sense of smell. • Unusual changes in your sense of taste. • Unusual changes in your sense of touch. • Unusual changes in your coordination or balance. • Unusual changes in your reflexes. • Unusual changes in your body temperature. • Unusual changes in your energy levels. • Unusual changes in your mental state. • Unusual changes in your behaviour. • Unusual changes in your thinking or memory. • Unusual changes in your mood or feelings. • Unusual changes in your sex drive or ability. • Unusual changes in your appetite or weight. • Unusual changes in your sleep patterns. • Unusual changes in your skin or hair. • Unusual changes in your urine or bowel movements. • Unusual changes in your blood sugar levels. • Unusual changes in your blood pressure. • Unusual changes in your cholesterol levels. • Unusual changes in your liver or kidney function. • Unusual changes in your immune system. • Unusual changes in your hormones. • Unusual changes in your menstrual cycle. • Unusual changes in your appetite or weight. • Unusual changes in your breathing. • Unusual changes in your skin or hair. • Unusual changes in your urine or bowel movements. • Unusual changes in your blood clotting. • Unusual changes in your blood cell counts. • Unusual changes in your electrolyte levels. • Unusual changes in your blood pressure. • Unusual changes in your heart rate or rhythm. • Unusual changes in your breathing. • Unusual changes in your vision. • Unusual changes in your hearing. • Unusual changes in your sense of smell. • Unusual changes in your sense of taste. • Unusual changes in your sense of touch. • Unusual changes in your coordination or balance. • Unusual changes in your reflexes. • Unusual changes in your body temperature. • Unusual changes in your energy levels. • Unusual changes in your mental state. • Unusual changes in your behaviour. • Unusual changes in your thinking or memory. • Unusual changes in your mood or feelings. • Unusual changes in your sex drive or ability. • Unusual changes in your appetite or weight. • Unusual changes in your sleep patterns. • Unusual changes in your skin or hair. • Unusual changes in your urine or bowel movements. • Unusual changes in your blood sugar levels. • Unusual changes in your blood pressure. • Unusual changes in your cholesterol levels. • Unusual changes in your liver or kidney function. • Unusual changes in your immune system. • Unusual changes in your hormones. • Unusual changes in your menstrual cycle. • Unusual changes in your appetite or weight. • Unusual changes in your breathing. • Unusual changes in your skin or hair. • Unusual changes in your urine or bowel movements. • Unusual changes in your blood clotting. • Unusual changes in your blood cell counts. • Unusual changes in your electrolyte levels. • Unusual changes in your blood pressure. • Unusual changes in your heart rate or rhythm. • Unusual changes in your breathing. • Unusual changes in your vision. • Unusual changes in your hearing. • Unusual changes in your sense of smell. • Unusual changes in your sense of taste. • Unusual changes in your sense of touch. • Unusual changes in your coordination or balance. • Unusual changes in your reflexes. • Unusual changes in your body temperature. • Unusual changes in your energy levels. • Unusual changes in your mental state. • Unusual changes in your behaviour. • Unusual changes in your thinking or memory. • Unusual changes in your mood or feelings. • Unusual changes in your sex drive or ability. • Unusual changes in your appetite or weight. • Unusual changes in your sleep patterns. • Unusual changes in your skin or hair. • Unusual changes in your urine or bowel movements. • Unusual changes in your blood sugar levels. • Unusual changes in your blood pressure. • Unusual changes in your cholesterol levels. • Unusual changes in your liver or kidney function. • Unusual changes in your immune system. • Unusual changes in your hormones. • Unusual changes in your menstrual cycle. • Unusual changes in your appetite or weight. • Unusual changes in your breathing. • Unusual changes in your skin or hair. • Unusual changes in your urine or bowel movements. • Unusual changes in your blood clotting. • Unusual changes in your blood cell counts. • Unusual changes in your electrolyte levels. • Unusual changes in your blood pressure. • Unusual changes in your heart rate or rhythm. • Unusual changes in your breathing. • Unusual changes in your vision. • Unusual changes in your hearing. • Unusual changes in your sense of smell. • Unusual changes in your sense of taste. • Unusual changes in your sense of touch. • Unusual changes in your coordination or balance. • Unusual changes in your reflexes. • Unusual changes in your body temperature. • Unusual changes in your energy levels. • Unusual changes in your mental state. • Unusual changes in your behaviour. • Unusual changes in your thinking or memory. • Unusual changes in your mood or feelings. • Unusual changes in your sex drive or ability. • Unusual changes in your appetite or weight. • Unusual changes in your sleep patterns. • Unusual changes in your skin or hair. • Unusual changes in your urine or bowel movements. • Unusual changes in your blood sugar levels. • Unusual changes in your blood pressure. • Unusual changes in your cholesterol levels. • Unusual changes in your liver or kidney function. • Unusual changes in your immune system. • Unusual changes in your hormones. • Unusual changes in your menstrual cycle. • Unusual changes in your appetite or weight. • Unusual changes in your breathing. • Unusual changes in your skin or hair. • Unusual changes in your urine or bowel movements. • Unusual changes in your blood clotting. • Unusual changes in your blood cell counts. • Unusual changes in your electrolyte levels. • Unusual changes in your blood pressure. • Unusual changes in your heart rate or rhythm. • Unusual changes in your breathing. • Unusual changes in your vision. • Unusual changes in your hearing. • Unusual changes in your sense of smell. • Unusual changes in your sense of taste. • Unusual changes in your sense of touch. • Unusual changes in your coordination or balance. • Unusual changes in your reflexes. • Unusual changes in your body temperature. • Unusual changes in your energy levels. • Unusual changes in your mental state. • Unusual changes in your behaviour. • Unusual changes in your thinking or memory. • Unusual changes in your mood or feelings. • Unusual changes in your sex drive or ability. • Unusual changes in your appetite or weight. • Unusual changes in your sleep patterns. • Unusual changes in your skin or hair. • Unusual changes in your urine or bowel movements. • Unusual changes in your blood sugar levels. • Unusual changes in your blood pressure. • Unusual changes in your cholesterol levels. • Unusual changes in your liver or kidney function. • Unusual changes in your immune system. • Unusual changes in your hormones. • Unusual changes in your menstrual cycle. • Unusual changes in your appetite or weight. • Unusual changes in your breathing. • Unusual changes in your skin or hair. • Unusual changes in your urine or bowel movements. • Unusual changes in your blood clotting. • Unusual changes in your blood cell counts. • 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Storage

Flunarizine 10 mg should be stored at a temperature between 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F). It should be kept away from light, moisture, and heat.

Treatment

Flunarizine is a medication used to treat migraine headaches and certain movement disorders. It works by blocking certain receptors in the brain that are involved in the transmission of pain signals. It is usually taken once daily, with or without food. Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, and nausea.

Benefits

Flunarizine is a calcium channel blocker. It works by blocking the entry of calcium into certain cells of the body, which helps to reduce muscle spasms and contractions. It is used to treat migraine headaches, vertigo, and other conditions. It may also be used to prevent certain types of seizures.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Flunarizine 10 mg include:

1. Drowsiness
2. Headache
3. Nausea
4. Diarrhea
5. Constipation
6. Blurred vision
7. Weight gain
8. Dizziness
9. Dry mouth
10. Fatigue
11. Abnormal dreams
12. Abnormal thinking
13. Depression
14. Anxiety
15. Tremors
16. Muscle weakness
17. Joint pain
18. Abnormal heart rhythm
19. Low blood pressure
20. Increased appetite

Precautions and Warnings

• Flunarizine 10 mg should not be used if you are allergic to flunarizine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

• Flunarizine 10 mg should not be used if you have a history of depression, psychosis, or other mental illness.

• Flunarizine 10 mg should not be used if you have a history of liver or kidney disease.

• Flunarizine 10 mg should not be used if you have a history of blood disorders.

• Flunarizine 10 mg should not be used if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Flunarizine 10 mg should not be used if you are taking any other medications, including herbal remedies, vitamins, or supplements.

• Flunarizine 10 mg may cause drowsiness, so it is important to avoid driving or operating machinery while taking this medication.

• Flunarizine 10 mg may cause dizziness, so it is important to avoid activities that require alertness, such as climbing ladders or operating heavy machinery.

• Flunarizine 10 mg may cause blurred vision, so it is important to avoid activities that require clear vision, such as driving.

• Flunarizine 10 mg may cause dry mouth, so it is important to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication.

• Flunarizine 10 mg may cause constipation, so it is important to increase your intake of fiber and fluids while taking this medication.

• Flunarizine 10 mg may cause weight gain, so it is important to monitor your weight while taking this medication.

How Does It Work?

Flunarizine is a medication used to treat migraine headaches and certain types of vertigo. It works by blocking certain calcium channels in the brain, which helps to reduce the frequency and severity of migraine headaches. It also helps to reduce the symptoms of vertigo, such as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. Flunarizine is usually taken once daily in a dose of 10 mg. It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Q: Can I take during pregnancy?

No, it is not recommended to take Flunarizine 10 mg during pregnancy. Flunarizine is a medication used to treat migraine headaches and other conditions, and it is not recommended for use during pregnancy due to the potential risks to the developing fetus. It is important to speak with your doctor before taking any medication during pregnancy.

Can I take while breastfeeding?

It is not recommended to take Flunarizine 10 mg while breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for more information.

Can I consume alcohol with?

No, it is not recommended to consume alcohol while taking Flunarizine 10 mg. Alcohol can increase the risk of side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, and confusion. It can also increase the risk of serious side effects such as seizures and liver damage.

Can I drive if I have consumed?

No, you should not drive if you have consumed Flunarizine 10 mg. Flunarizine is a medication used to treat migraine headaches and other conditions. It can cause drowsiness, dizziness, and blurred vision, which can impair your ability to drive safely.

(FAQs)

Q: What is flunarizine 10 mg used for?
A: Flunarizine 10 mg is used to prevent migraine headaches, vertigo, and other neurological conditions. It is also used to treat certain types of movement disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease.