Norium 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (6 x 10: ৳ 420.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flunarizine |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Prophylaxis of classic migraine
- Prophylaxis of common migraine
- Treatment of vestibular vertigo
- Treatment of motion sickness
- Treatment of peripheral vascular disease
- Treatment of refractory epilepsy
Pharmacology
- Selective calcium channel antagonist
- Reduces cellular calcium overload
- Has antihistaminic properties
- Has sedative properties
- Binds to plasma protein
Dosage & Administration
- Starting dose for migraine prophylaxis
- Maintenance treatment for migraine
- Dosage for peripheral vascular disease
- Dosage for vertigo and motion sickness
- Dosage for epileptic seizure
Interaction
- Potential interaction with oral contraceptives
- Potential interaction with hepatic enzyme inducers
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to flunarizine
- Contradicted in patients with depressive illness
- Contradicted in patients with symptoms of Parkinson's disease
Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Weight gain
- Increased appetite
- Depression
- Extrapyramidal symptoms
- Heartburn
- Nausea
- Gastralgia
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Galactorrhoea
- Dry mouth
- Muscle ache
- Skin rash
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety not established
Precautions & Warnings
- May cause drowsiness
- Should not be taken with alcohol
- Not suited for aborting a migraine attack
- May give rise to extrapyramidal and depressive symptoms
- Should be used with caution in predisposed patients
Therapeutic Class
- Miscellaneous prophylactic migraine preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children