Description
- Active Ingredients:
- Flunarizine Dihydrochloride: A calcium channel blocker that helps prevent migraines by reducing the frequency and severity of migraine attacks.
- Propranolol Hydrochloride (SR): A beta-blocker that helps prevent migraines by reducing the frequency and intensity of migraine headaches.
- Indications:
- Prevention of migraines
- Management of migraine-related symptoms (e.g., headache, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound)
- Treatment of chronic migraine
- Mechanism of Action:
- Flunarizine: Works by inhibiting the influx of calcium ions into vascular smooth muscle and the brain, which helps prevent vasospasm and reduces migraine frequency.
- Propranolol (SR): Blocks beta-adrenergic receptors, reducing the effects of adrenaline and other stress hormones, leading to a decrease in the frequency and intensity of migraine attacks.
- Benefits:
- Provides effective prevention of migraine attacks.
- Reduces the frequency and severity of migraines.
- Combines the benefits of a calcium channel blocker and a beta-blocker for comprehensive migraine management.
- Improves quality of life for individuals suffering from chronic migraines.
- Precautions: Not recommended for individuals with a known hypersensitivity to flunarizine, propranolol, or any other components of the formulation. Use with caution in patients with a history of depression, asthma, bradycardia, heart failure, or hypotension. Consult a healthcare provider before using during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Regular monitoring may be required for patients with existing cardiovascular conditions.
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