Seremig Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Flunarizine diHCl

Indications/Uses

Migraine prophylaxis. Treatment & prevention of disturbances in the vestibule, cerebral & peripheral circulatory system eg, dizziness, tinnitus, vertigo, lack of conc, confusion, memory disturbances, sleep rhythm disorders, irritability, convulsion, paresthesia, cold sensation of extremities, trophic disorders.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Initial dose: Elderly >65 yr 5 mg/day, <65 yr 10 mg/day (as night doses). Maintenance: 5 days treatment/wk & 2 successive drug-free days. Max:10 mg/day. Duration of treatment: Chronic vertigo: >1 mth. Paroxysmal vertigo: 2 mth.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

History of depression or Parkinson's disease & other extrapyramidal disorders. Pregnancy.

Special Precautions

Hypotension. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Kidney failure. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.

Adverse Reactions

Drowsiness, fatigue, extrapyramidal reactions (bradykinesia, rigidity, akathisia, dyskinesia, tremor especially in the elderly, epigastric pain, nausea, gastralgia, insomnia, anxiety, galactorrhea, dry mouth, muscle pain, skin rash.

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Drug Interactions

β-blockers.

MIMS Class

Peripheral Vasodilators & Cerebral Activators / Antimigraine Preparations

ATC Classification

N07CA03 - flunarizine ; Belongs to the class of antivertigo preparations.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Seremig caplet 10 mg

Packing/Price

5 × 10's

Seremig

flunarizine

Manufacturer:

Ifars