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Composition :

FLUNARIZINE-0.5MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

Therapeutic Class

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Country of origin

India
Other Info - FLU0392

FAQs

Yes, Fluna 10mg Tablet is known to cause weight gain. So, do regular exercise and try to eat home-cooked food to avoid excessive weight gain.

If you have taken a double dose or overdose of Fluna 10mg Tablet , you need immediate medical help either by calling a doctor or going to the nearest hospital or clinic.

People who have migraines should take Fluna 10mg Tablet . But Fluna 10mg Tablet does not cure an acute attack of migraine; it is used for its prevention as on as you take Fluna 10mg Tablet .

No, you should not stop taking Fluna 10mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. Please take advice from the doctor before quitting.

No, do not take Fluna 10mg Tablet until prescribed by your doctor. It is only taken for headache due to migraine that to when prescribed by a doctor.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Alcohol may increase the risk of tiredness and drowsiness with Fluna 10mg Tablet . If you do feel tired or drowsy whilst taking Fluna 10mg Tablet , avoid alcoholic drinks.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Fluna 10mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking Fluna 10mg Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Fluna 10mg Tablet is not recommended during breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before taking Fluna 10mg Tablet .

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Driving

Unsafe

Taking Fluna 10mg Tablet may cause dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, or any visual disturbances; you must not drive or use machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Fluna 10mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Fluna 10mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Generally, Fluna 10mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years with or without a doctor's consent. In case it has to be given, then the dose has to be adjusted and recommended by a child specialist only.

About Fluna 10mg Tablet

Fluna 10mg Tablet belongs to the class of medication called calcium channel blockers which contains Flunarizine, used to treat migraine, dizziness, and vertigo (unable to stand properly). Migraine is a central nervous system or neurological condition, which can cause multiple symptoms. Generally, severe headache is a characteristic symptom of migraine.

Fluna 10mg Tablet contains Flunarizine, prescribed for the improvement of blood flow and in the treatment of peripheral vascular diseases. Fluna 10mg Tablet improves blood flow and dilates blood vessels in the brain thereby preventing dilation of blood vessels, loss of tune and headaches caused due to migraine.

Take Fluna 10mg Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend you how often you take Fluna 10mg Tablet based on your medical condition. Do not abruptly stop taking Fluna 10mg Tablet or skip any doses. It is advised to finish the full course of treatment.  The doctor will advise you if dose adjustment is required depending upon your medical condition. In some cases, Fluna 10mg Tablet may cause fatigue, constipation, nausea, runny nose, and insomnia (difficulty sleeping). Most of these side effects of Fluna 10mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time.

Do not take Fluna 10mg Tablet for an acute attack of migraine as it does not prevents it. Fluna 10mg Tablet may cause weight gain in some cases, so avoid eating junk and eat a healthy, balanced diet, including home-cooked food. If you plan to get pregnant, are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Fluna 10mg Tablet . Fluna 10mg Tablet is also known to cause mood changes. Therefore, try to spend quality time with your family and regularly monitor your behavior.

Uses of Fluna 10mg Tablet

Migraine

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Medicinal Benefits

Fluna 10mg Tablet is effective in reducing the attack of migraine. Still, it is specifically useful in migraine with disabling and severe neurological symptoms (like in case of migraine with aura or one-sided weakness) accompanied by dizziness or vertigo.

Directions for Use

Take Fluna 10mg Tablet with or without food as advised by the doctor. Preferably take it at the nighttime every day so that the same level of Fluna 10mg Tablet is maintained in the body. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.

Side Effects of Fluna 10mg Tablet

  • Low mood
  • Weight gain
  • Fatigue (tiredness)
  • Drowsiness

Drug Warnings

Do not take Fluna 10mg Tablet if you are hypersensitive to flunarizine or any of its ingredients, If you have or ever had depression, Parkinson's disease, liver damage, or kidney disease, inform your doctor before starting Fluna 10mg Tablet . Also, take a meal at the same time of day, preferably during the night. Fluna 10mg Tablet is known to cause weight gain, so avoid chocolates,  junk food, cheese, processed food, alcohol, smoking, and instead eat a healthy diet and do regular exercise. Avoid loud music, extreme temperatures, bright lights, noisy places as it can increase headache. Fluna 10mg Tablet interacts with sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medicines, muscle relaxants, tranquilizers, anti-seizure, or medicines to control fits. So, if you are using these medicines, let your doctor know about them.

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How does the drug interact with Fluna 10mg Tablet:
Using Fluna 10mg Tablet together with Corticorelin may raise the risk of severe infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Fluna 10mg Tablet with Corticorelin together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, difficulty breathing, weight loss, or pain while urinating, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Fluna 10mg Tablet:
When Meloxicam and Fluna 10mg Tablet are taken together, can increase the risk of liver damage.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Fluna 10mg Tablet and Meloxicam, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, exhaustion, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, light stools, and skin or eye yellowing, decreased hunger, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to the doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fluna 10mg Tablet:
Taking Fluna 10mg Tablet and lenvatinib can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Fluna 10mg Tablet with Lenvatinib together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience fever, feeling cold, joint discomfort, swelling, bruising, skin irritation, itching, not feeling hungry, tiredness, feeling sick, stomach ache, dark urine, liver harm, or bleeding. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fluna 10mg Tablet:
Fluna 10mg Tablet can cause liver problems, and combining it with other drugs, such as binimetinib, can raise the risk.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Fluna 10mg Tablet and Caspofungin, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms, contact your doctor right away. These symptoms include liver problems, fever, rash, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, stomach pain, unusual bleeding or bruising, feeling tired, and yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Fluna 10mg Tablet:
Co-administration of divalproex and Fluna 10mg Tablet can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between divalproex and Fluna 10mg Tablet, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, less desire to eat, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fluna 10mg Tablet:
Coadministration of tizanidine and Fluna 10mg Tablet can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tizanidine and Fluna 10mg Tablet together can lead to an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, less desire to eat, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fluna 10mg Tablet:
Enalapril has the potential to cause liver damage; this effect can be increased by the coadministration of medications that affect the liver, such as Fluna 10mg Tablet. This effect can be seen even long after discontinuing Fluna 10mg Tablet as it stays in your blood longer.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Enalapril together with Fluna 10mg Tablet may possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, contact your doctor immediately if you experience signs and symptoms of liver damage like fever, chills, unusual bleeding, dark-coloured urine, light colour stools, yellowish discolouration of skin and eyes, and abdominal pain. It is advised not to consume alcohol while using these medications as it may increase the damage o the liver. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fluna 10mg Tablet:
The use of Fluna 10mg Tablet together with Cabazitaxel may raise the risk of severe infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cabazitaxel with Fluna 10mg Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice any symptoms like infection, sore throat, diarrhea, muscle pain, weight loss, fever, or difficulty breathing, contact your doctor immediately. If you experience any discomfort or burning while urinating, let your doctor know. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fluna 10mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Piroxicam and Fluna 10mg Tablet can increase the risk of liver damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Fluna 10mg Tablet and Piroxicam, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, fatigue, lack of hunger, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Fluna 10mg Tablet:
Combining Imatinib with Fluna 10mg Tablet may raise the risk serious infections. Rarely, these medications could potentially harm the liver.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Fluna 10mg Tablet with Imatinib can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms- fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, breathing difficulty, blood in the coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, swelling, body sores, or discomfort or burning when urinating, exhaustion, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, light stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, unusual bleeding or bruising, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

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Special Advise

Do not use this Fluna 10mg Tablet  if your suffering current depressive illness or with a history of recurrent depression, let your doctor know about it.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid chocolates,  junk food, cheese, processed food, alcohol, smoking, and instead eat a healthy diet and do regular exercise to avoid weight gain caused due to Fluna 10mg Tablet .
  • Avoid loud music, extreme temperatures, bright lights, noisy places as it can increase headache.
  • Find humor in your daily life. Try to watch a comedy show to help relieve stress.
  • You can try increasing your mindfulness by including yoga, meditation, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
  • Drink enough water to stay hydrated, and limit or avoid alcohol and caffeine to relieve headaches.
  • Include a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. This is a healthier option than eating a lot of simple carbohydrates found in processed foods.
  • You can include antioxidants in your daily diet like ashwagandha, omega-3 fatty acids, green tea, and lemon balm.
  • Try to spend time with your friends and family. Having a strong social network may help you lower your risk of anxiety.

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