Orcalo Lifesciences
Flunarizine (10mg)
Fluzem 10 Tablet is a medicine used for the prevention of migraines. It relaxes the brain, preventing migraine headaches.
Tablet
Fluzem 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. You should continue to take this medicine for as long as the doctor advises and do not stop taking it suddenly. Side effects associated with the use of this medicine include muscle pain, fatigue, constipation, nausea, insomnia, and runny nose. Some other side effects that may be seen on taking this medicine are increased appetite, depression, stomach discomfort, and breast pain. It may also cause sleepiness at the beginning of your treatment, so do not drive, operate machinery, until you know how this medicine affects you.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fluzem 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Muscle pain Fatigue Constipation Nausea Insomnia Runny nose Increased appetite Depression Stomach discomfort Breast pain
Fluzem 10 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Information regarding the use of Fluzem 10 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Fluzem 10 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the head. Fluzem 10 Tablet works by preventing loss of tone and dilation of blood vessels, thus preventing the migraine headache.
You have been prescribed Fluzem 10 Tablet for the prevention of migraine headaches. Do not take it to treat an acute attack of migraine. Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack: Have your meals at the same time every day Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures Avoid loud music and noisy places Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol, and smoking Get sufficient sleep and avoid stress It should be taken at night-time before going to bed. It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Fluzem 10 Tablet affects you. Notify your doctor if you develop skin rash, muscle aches, tremors, difficulty moving, or abnormal uncontrolled movement.
Fluzem 10 Tablet is generally safe when taken at the recommended dose and for the specified treatment duration, as prescribed by a healthcare professional.
Fluzem 10 Tablet is a calcium channel blocker used to treat migraine attacks. Migraine involves recurring throbbing headaches on one side of the head, often accompanied by nausea and disturbed vision.
Fluzem 10 Tablet may contribute to weight gain due to increased appetite (feeling hungry). This effect can be mitigated by adhering to a regular diet. In case of significant or unexplained weight changes, consult your doctor.
Fluzem 10 Tablet is expected to demonstrate effectiveness if taken at the recommended dosage for the prescribed duration as directed by a healthcare professional.