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Stronazine, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Migraine.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Stronazine. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Stronazine can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Stronazine normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Stronazine's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Stronazine related warnings talks about Stronazine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Stronazine is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Depression, Parkinson's Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Stronazine are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Stronazine have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Stronazine, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Stronazine 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 Stronazine is used -
Mild
Is the use of Stronazine safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Stronazine during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Stronazine safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Stronazine in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Stronazine on the Kidneys?
Stronazine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Stronazine on the Liver?
Stronazine is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Stronazine on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Stronazine. 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.
Stronazine 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 Stronazine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Stronazine habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Stronazine.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Stronazine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Stronazine can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Stronazine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Stronazine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Stronazine
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Stronazine and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Stronazine
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Stronazine.
No, Stronazine 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.
No, Stronazine 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, Stronazine is not a steroid. It contains flunarizine which belongs to the class of drug known as selective calcium antagonists.
Yes, Stronazine 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.
Stronazine 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. Stronazine 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.
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