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Stronazine 5mg Tablet

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Stronazine 5mg Tablet is a product of Fourrts India Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Composition: Flunarizine (5mg)

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All Details About Stronazine 5mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Stronazine 5mg Tablet

Description:

Stronazine 5mg Tablet is a medicine used for the prevention of migraines. However, it cannot treat an acute attack and will only work to prevent migraines for as long as you continue to take the medicine. This medicine relaxes the brain, preventing migraine headaches.

Stronazine 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day, as this helps maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Do not skip any doses, and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. You should continue to take this medicine for as long as the doctor advises and do not stop taking it suddenly.


Side effects associated with the use of Stronazine 5mg Tablet include muscle pain, fatigue, constipation, nausea, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and a runny nose. Some other side effects that may be seen on taking this medicine are increased appetite, depression, stomach discomfort, and breast pain.


Stronazine 5mg Tablet may also cause sleepiness at the beginning of your treatment, so do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects you. It may also cause weight gain, and to prevent it, you can eat a healthy, balanced diet and exercise regularly. This medicine may cause changes in your mood, and you may feel depressed; therefore, regular monitoring of behavior is important. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Stronazine 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Stronazine

  • Sleepiness
  • Weight gain
  • Muscle pain
  • Chubbyigue
  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Runny nose
  • Increased appetite
  • Depression
  • Stomach discomfort
  • Breast pain

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Stronazine 5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Stronazine 5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Stronazine 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Stronazine 5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Stronazine 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
However, consult your doctor if have severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Stronazine 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

What is Stronazine 5mg Tablet used for?

Stronazine 5mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker and is used to prevent migraine attacks. Migraine is a recurrent throbbing headache that typically affects one side of the head and is often accompanied by nausea and disturbed vision.

Does Stronazine 5mg Tablet work?

Stronazine 5mg Tablet works if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Is Stronazine 5mg Tablet safe?

Stronazine 5mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.

Does Stronazine 5mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Stronazine 5mg Tablet can cause weight gain. It is caused by an increase in appetite (feeling hungry) and can be avoided by keeping to your usual diet. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Stronazine 5mg Tablet.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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