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Headzin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Headzin safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Headzin will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Headzin safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Headzin for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Headzin on the Kidneys?
Headzin rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Headzin on the Liver?
Headzin is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Headzin on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Headzin. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Headzin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Headzin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Headzin habit forming or addictive?
Headzin does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Headzin as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Headzin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Headzin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Headzin
There is no information on the effects of taking Headzin with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Headzin
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Headzin.
Yes, Headzin may cause drowsiness (sleepiness). It is a common side effect of this drug. However, f you experience drowsiness after taking this drug, then you are advised not to drive any vehicle or operate any machinery to avoid accidental injury.
Headzin can be taken 1-2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. It has to be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases, glaucoma, and epilepsy. You should strictly take this drug only on doctor advice.
Headzin contains flunarizine which works through preventing the narrowing of blood vessels due to calcium overload caused by the excessive influx of calcium. The narrowing of blood vessels is considered as a possible cause for migraine and its prevention helps in reducing the frequency and severity of migraine attacks. Headzin also blocks the release of a chemical messenger (histamine) due to its antihistaminic properties which are presumed to contribute in providing relief to the patient from symptoms of vestibular vertigo.
Very rarely, Headzin causes hair loss (alopecia). Animal studies have shown that flunarizine can cause loss of hair. Hence its possibility in humans cannot be denied. If you are experiencing excessive hair loss after taking this drug then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
No, Headzin is not a steroid. It contains flunarizine which belongs to the class of drug known as selective calcium antagonists.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 180