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Luna is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Migraine are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The correct dosage of Luna depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Luna as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Luna are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Luna's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. In addition, Luna's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Luna related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Depression, Parkinson's Disease must refrain from the use of Luna since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Luna have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Luna with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Luna is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Luna 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Luna is used -
Mild
Is the use of Luna safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Luna on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Luna safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Luna on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Luna will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Luna on the Kidneys?
Luna rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Luna on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Luna on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Luna on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Luna. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Luna 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 Luna unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Luna habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Luna.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Luna as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Luna should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Luna in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Luna
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Luna and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Luna
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Luna with alcohol will be.
Yes, Luna may cause depression. The exact cause of depression is not known. However, if you experiencing sleeplessness, persistent feeling of sadness, loss of appetite, loss of interest in activities which are symptoms of depression then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.
Yes, Luna may cause weight gain in few cases. It is presumed that weight gain occurs because of increased food intake caused by increased appetite due to a sedentary lifestyle (low physical activity). Hence you are advised to do brisk walking daily to keep yourself active and maintaining a healthy weight.
Yes, Luna is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as increased appetite, drowsiness, and stomach pain. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Luna should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well because discontinuing of this drug on your own might worsen your current medical condition. Hence you are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Luna is a brand name of flunarizine and it is available in the form of a tablet. It belongs to the class of drug known as selective calcium antagonist. It is mainly used for the preventive (prophylactic) and treatment of migraine attacks in patients who do not respond to other drugs that are primarily used to treat a migraine. It is also used in the symptomatic treatment of vestibular vertigo which is caused by a functional disorder of the vestibular system.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 180
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 180
