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Apharmarin is a prescription drug, used in the treatment of certain medical conditions. So what is the use of Apharmarin and how to use this drug?
1. Uses of Apharmarin
Apharmarin drug belongs to the group of drugs to treat migraine, is made in the form of hard capsules with the main ingredient in each tablet is Flunarizine in the form of Flunarizine dihydrochloride 5mg. Flunarizine is a selective calcium antagonist that blocks cellular calcium overload, by reducing excessive calcium influx across the cell membrane. Flunarizine has no effect on myocardial contractility and conduction.
Apharmarin is indicated in the following cases:
Prophylaxis and treatment of migraine. Symptoms of vestibular disorders such as: Dizziness, dizziness, tinnitus. Attention Deficit Memory Disorder Agitation Sleep Disorders. Muscle spasticity when walking or lying down Paresthesia, cold extremities. Apharmarin is contraindicated in the following cases:
People with hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the drug. History of depression. History of movement disorders such as extrapyramidal symptoms, Parkinson's disease. People who are taking beta-blockers. Notes on using Apharmarin:
Apharmarin has side effects causing mild drowsiness and fatigue, so do not use the drug while driving and operating machines. Caution when using Apharmarin for the elderly, people with kidney disease, low blood pressure, stomach ulcers, people with liver failure, hepatic coma. Apharmarin should not be used by pregnant or lactating women. Attention should be paid to the adverse effects of Apharmarin when used in long-term treatment such as depression, especially in female patients with a history of depression and extrapyramidal symptoms (such as dyskinesia, tardive dyskinesia). , tremors, muscle stiffness, restlessness)
2. Dosage and how to use Apharmarin
Apharmarin is used orally, taken after food and usually taken in the evening. Dosage of Apharmarin should be according to the doctor's prescription. The dose reference is as follows:
The starting dose is 10 mg once a day in the evening. People > 65 years old use a dose of 5mg once a day. Maintenance therapy can reduce the dose to 5mg/day.
3. Side effects of the drug Apharmarin
During the use of Apharmarin, you may encounter some side effects of the drug such as:
Dizziness Fatigue Prolonged use can cause depression. Sometimes you may experience other side effects of Apharmarin such as:
Burning sternum Nausea Stomach pain Drowsiness Anxiety Dry mouth Muscle pain Rash.
4. Apharmarin drug interactions with other drugs
Apharmarin can interact when used with:
Alcohol Seizure drugs Sleeping pills Antidepressants Sedatives Oral contraceptives. Although this is considered important information about Apharmarin, before using it, you should still consult your doctor for appropriate indications for each medical condition.
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