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Fludan

Fludan

flunarizine

Manufacturer:

Biolab

Distributor:

Biopharm
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Flunarizine
Indications/Uses
Vertigo & vestibular disorders. Migraine prophylaxis.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
5-10 mg daily at night.
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Overdosage
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Administration
May be taken with or without food: Take at night to minimise the effects of drowsiness.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Porphyria. History of mental depression, Parkinson's disease or other extrapyramidal disorders.
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Special Precautions
Angle-closure glaucoma, urinary retention, prostatic hyperplasia or pyloroduodenal obstruction. Avoid alcohol use. May affect ability to drive & operate machinery. Avoid use during pregnancy. Lactation. Not to be given in neonates.
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Adverse Reactions
CNS depression, drowsiness, headache, dry mouth, constipation, parkinsonian extrapyramidal effects, galactorrhea, mental depression, increased appetite & wt gain.
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Drug Interactions
Increased metabolism w/ carbamazepine, phenytoin, valproate. Enhance sedative effects of alcohol, barbiturates, hypnotics, opioid analgesics, anxiolytics, sedatives & antipsychotics. Additive antimuscarinic action w/ atropine & some antidepressants (tricyclics & MAOIs).
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Storage
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Description
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Action
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MIMS Class
Peripheral Vasodilators & Cerebral Activators
ATC Classification
N07CA03 - flunarizine ; Belongs to the class of antivertigo preparations.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Fludan cap 5 mg
Packing/Price
10 × 10's;50 × 10's
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