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Efigraine is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Migraine.
The right dosage of Efigraine depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Efigraine side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Efigraine normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Efigraine has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Efigraine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Efigraine is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Depression, Parkinson's Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Efigraine are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Efigraine may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Efigraine is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Efigraine 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 Efigraine is used -
Mild
Is the use of Efigraine safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Efigraine during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Efigraine safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Efigraine for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Efigraine on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Efigraine on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Efigraine on the Liver?
Side effects of Efigraine rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Efigraine on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Efigraine. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Efigraine 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 Efigraine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Efigraine habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Efigraine.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Efigraine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Efigraine can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Efigraine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Efigraine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Efigraine
There is no information on the effects of taking Efigraine with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Efigraine
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Efigraine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Very rarely, Efigraine 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, Efigraine 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.
No, Efigraine is a prescription drug, so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
Efigraine 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. Efigraine 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.
Efigraine 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 180