Migrazine 10 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Migraine are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The correct dosage of Migrazine 10 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Migrazine 10 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Migrazine 10 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Migrazine 10 Tablet has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Migrazine 10 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Migrazine 10 Tablet related warnings section.
Migrazine 10 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Depression, Parkinson's Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Migrazine 10 Tablet contraindications section.
Additionally, Migrazine 10 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Migrazine 10 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Migrazine 10 Tablet 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 Migrazine 10 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Migrazine for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Migrazine 10 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Migrazine in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Migrazine is unavailable.
What is the effect of Migrazine 10 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Migrazine on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Migrazine 10 Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Migrazine on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Migrazine 10 Tablet on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Migrazine. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Migrazine 10 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Migrazine 10 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Migrazine 10 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Migrazine 10 Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Migrazine 10 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Migrazine 10 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Migrazine 10 Tablet
There is no information on the effects of taking Migrazine 10 Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Migrazine 10 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Migrazine 10 Tablet with alcohol will be.
Yes, Migrazine 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.
Migrazine 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.
No, Migrazine is not a steroid. It contains flunarizine which belongs to the class of drug known as selective calcium antagonists.
No, Migrazine 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.
Migrazine 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. Migrazine 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.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 180