Flunarizine: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Flunarizine is a calcium entry blocker used for migraine and vertigo. It is a prescription medicine used for migraine prevention and vertigo. In Pakistan it is available as capsules and tablets, made by 4 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Flunarizine works
Flunarizine blocks the entry of excess calcium into nerve and blood vessel cells. This makes brain cells less easily triggered and helps protect the balance system, which lowers the chance of migraine attacks and dizzy spells. It also has some antihistamine effects, which contribute to drowsiness.
What is Flunarizine used for?
Flunarizine is used to reduce how often migraine attacks happen in people who get frequent migraines. It is also prescribed for vertigo and dizziness linked to problems with the balance organs in the inner ear. It is a preventive medicine and will not stop a migraine attack that has already started.
Side effects of Flunarizine
Some people notice side effects with Flunarizine, especially early in treatment. The more common ones include:
- Drowsiness or tiredness
- Increased appetite
- Weight gain
- Low mood
- Stomach upset
Contact your doctor promptly if you develop low mood or depression, or movement problems such as trembling, stiffness or slowness.
Precautions and warnings
- Do not take Flunarizine if you have a history of depression, Parkinson's disease or other movement disorders.
- It can make you drowsy, so avoid alcohol and do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
- Your doctor will review whether you still need it from time to time, as it is not usually taken continuously for long periods.
- Tell your doctor about other medicines you take, especially sedatives, sleeping tablets and anti-epileptic medicines.
- Speak to your doctor before using it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions about Flunarizine
What is the price of Flunarizine in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Flunarizine products currently in stock range from Rs 277 to Rs 1,037 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Luner Capsules . at Rs 277. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Flunarizine are available in Pakistan?
Flunarizine is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Luner (Saffron Pharmaceutical Company), Sibelium (Janssen Pharmaceutical Division), Migram (Amarant Caraway Pharmaceutical) and Quibron-t (Glaxo Smithkline Ltd).Do I need a prescription for Flunarizine?
Yes. Flunarizine is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Flunarizine be used during pregnancy?
Speak to your doctor before using it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Are all Flunarizine brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Flunarizine in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Flunarizine brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 4 products containing Flunarizine from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
