Migrabeta Plus Tablet

Short Description

Migrabeta 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

Migrabeta 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. Few common side effects of this medicine include weight gain, slow heart rate, tiredness, depression, drowsiness and cold extremities. It may cause sleepiness so try not to drive or do anything that requires mental focus or rise slowly while from sitting position. The drug has the ability to hide the symptoms of the blood sugar level, hence monitor your blood sugar level regularly as well as blood pressure while taking this medicine.

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. Migrabeta Plus Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Migrabeta Plus Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Migrabeta Plus Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Migrabeta Plus Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Migrabeta 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.)

You have been prescribed Migrabeta Plus Tablet for prevention of migraine headaches. Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack: Have your meals at the same time everyday 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 Migrabeta Plus Tablet affects you. Keep taking it regularly every day, even if you don't have any symptoms.