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Sobelin is made in the form of capsules, with the main ingredient being Flunarizine. The drug is used in the treatment of disorders of the cerebral and peripheral circulation.
1. Uses of the drug Sobelin
What is Sobelin? Each Sobelin 5mg tablet has the main ingredient Flunarizine HCL (equivalent to Flunarizine 5mg) and excipients. Flunarizine HCl works to prevent calcium from entering cells, helping the body to fight symptoms of dizziness, sleep disturbance or poor concentration.
Indications for the use of Sobelin: Treatment of cerebral and peripheral circulatory disorders such as dizziness, vertigo, migraine, balance disorder, behavioral disturbance, poor memory, impaired alertness, ...
Contraindications to using Sobelin :
People with depression ; Patients with a history of extrapyramidal symptoms; Parkinson's disease patients.
2. Usage and dosage of Sobelin
Usage: Orally.
Dosage: 1 tablet / time x 2 times / day or as directed by the doctor. Elderly patients (over 65 years of age) may have the dose changed depending on the specific medical condition.
3. Sobelin side effects
Some side effects of Sobelin that patients may experience include:
Patients may experience dizziness, headache, fatigue or mild drowsiness; Patients may have increased appetite, increased appetite and weight gain; If Sobelin is used for a long time, the patient may have signs of depression (especially female patients who have been depressed); Common side effects in the elderly: dyskinesia or slow movement, stiff people, sitting or lying still, sometimes with tremors; Rare side effects: Stomach pain, hangover; Other side effects: Dry mouth, anxiety, stress, sleep disturbance, allergic skin itching, rash, muscle pain, increased lactation,...
4. Be careful when using Sobelin
Some precautions patients need to remember before and while using Sobelin:
Flunarizine (the main ingredient of Sobelin) can increase symptoms of depression and extrapyramidal or Parkinson's-type tremor, especially in people with the risk of this disease as the elderly. Therefore, caution should be exercised when using Sobelin in this group of subjects; Use caution when using Sobelin in patients with low blood pressure, impaired renal function; Carefully weigh the benefits/risks before using Sobelin in pregnant and lactating women; Do not use Sobelin when driving, operating machinery because the drug can cause drowsiness; Before stopping taking Sobelin, the patient should consult a doctor, do not stop suddenly; When the disease recurs, it is necessary to re-treat with Sobelin, the patient should go for a health check to be prescribed a more suitable drug by the doctor.
5. Sobelin drug interactions
Some drug interactions of Sobelin include:
Alcoholic beverages: Wine, beer; Oral contraceptives; Neurological drugs: Medicines for epilepsy, antidepressants, sleeping pills. Strictly following the instructions when using Sobelin will help patients ensure the highest effectiveness of treatment and reduce the risk of side effects and unpredictable events.
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