Kipnol Plus Tablet
Manufacturer
Kivi Labs Ltd
Salt Composition
Propranolol (40mg) + Flunarizine (10mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Kipnol Plus Tablet is a combination of two medicines that helps in preventing migraine. This medicine is not used for treatment of acute migraine attack.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Kipnol Plus Tablet should be taken on empty stomach but try to have it same time regularly at a fixed time preferably at night. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Lifestyle modifications like avoiding stress, smoking, and processed food items may help this medicine work better.
Directions for Use
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. Kipnol Plus Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How it works
Kipnol Plus Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Propranolol and Flunarizine which prevents migraine. Propranolol is a beta blocker and Flunarizine is a calcium channel blocker. They work by stabilizing the reactive nerve cells and increasing the threshold to migraine activation. They also inhibit cortical spreading depression (CSD- electric waves that move across the brain and cause pain and inflammation).
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Kipnol Plus Tablet for prevention of migraine headaches. Do not take it to treat an acute attack of migraine. 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 Kipnol Plus Tablet affects you. Keep taking it regularly every day, even if you don't have any symptoms.
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Frequently asked questions
In which conditions is the use of Kipnol Plus Tablet contraindicated?
Kipnol Plus Tablet should not be used in patients with an allergy to any of its ingredients or excipients. This medication contains propranolol, so its use should be avoided in patients with asthma, slow heart rate, abnormal heart rhythms, or heart conditions like AV block or sick sinus syndrome. Additionally, since this medicine also contains flunarizine, its use is contraindicated in patients with a history of depression or Parkinson's disease.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Kipnol Plus Tablet?
Store Kipnol Plus Tablet in its original packaging, tightly closed. Follow the storage instructions provided on the pack or label. Do not consume unused medicine; dispose of it safely by ensuring it is not accessible to pets, children, or other people.
Can I stop taking Kipnol Plus Tablet when my symptoms are improved?
Kipnol Plus Tablet is prescribed as a preventative measure for migraine headaches. Do not discontinue this medication before consulting your doctor, as stopping it prematurely might lead to the recurrence of migraine episodes. This medication contains propranolol; abruptly discontinuing its use may cause sweating, trembling, irregular heartbeat, worsening angina or heart attack symptoms. Only follow the instructions and dosage given by your healthcare professional.
Can Kipnol Plus Tablet be used for the treatment of a migraine headache?
No, Kipnol Plus Tablet is not an effective treatment for existing migraine headaches that have already started. It can only be used to prevent new episodes of migraines.
