EFZIN 10
Tablet
Dose Type
Flunarizine Dihydrochloride 10mg
Generic Name
Asian Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Manufactured By
Information
EFZIN-10 is brand name of Flunarizine Dihydrochloride 10mg used to treat migraine. It cannot treat an acute attack and will only work to prevent migraines for as long as you continue to take the medicine. This medicine relaxes the brain, preventing migraine headaches.
Therapeutic Class
Selective calcium antagonist
Dose and Direction of Use
Swallow the tablet whole by mouth. You can take it with or without food but it is better to take at a fixed time. Don't crush, chew or break the tablet. Follow the dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor.
Mode of Action
Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the head. This tablet works by preventing loss of tone and dilation of blood vessels, thus preventing the migraine headache.
Uses
Prevention of Migraine
Contraindications
Don't use this medicine if you have:
- Hypersensitivity to this medicine
Precautions and Warning
- It should be taken at night-time before going to bed.
- Do not take it to treat an acute attack of migraine.
- Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding woman before taking this medicine to understand the risk and benefit ratio.
- Talk to your doctor about past medical history like kidney problem or liver problem before taking this medicine
- Don't double the dose for the missed one.
- Complete the prescribed dose and duration of medicine.
- It may cause dizziness or drowsiness so avoid any activity that requires concentration unless you know how the medicine acts on you.