Flunatod 10 Tablet

Flunatod 10 Tablet belongs to the class of medication called calcium channel blockers which contains Flunarizine, used to treat migraine, dizziness, and vertigo (unable to stand properly). Migraine is a central nervous system or neurological condition, which can cause multiple symptoms. Generally, severe headache is a characteristic symptom of migraine.

Flunatod 10 Tablet contains Flunarizine, prescribed for the improvement of blood flow and in the treatment of peripheral vascular diseases. Flunatod 10 Tablet improves blood flow and dilates blood vessels in the brain thereby preventing dilation of blood vessels, loss of tune and headaches caused due to migraine.

Take Flunatod 10 Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend you how often you take Flunatod 10 Tablet based on your medical condition. Do not abruptly stop taking Flunatod 10 Tablet or skip any doses. It is advised to finish the full course of treatment.  The doctor will advise you if dose adjustment is required depending upon your medical condition. In some cases, Flunatod 10 Tablet may cause fatigue, constipation, nausea, runny nose, and insomnia (difficulty sleeping). Most of these side effects of Flunatod 10 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time.

Do not take Flunatod 10 Tablet for an acute attack of migraine as it does not prevents it. Flunatod 10 Tablet may cause weight gain in some cases, so avoid eating junk and eat a healthy, balanced diet, including home-cooked food. If you plan to get pregnant, are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Flunatod 10 Tablet . Flunatod 10 Tablet is also known to cause mood changes. Therefore, try to spend quality time with your family and regularly monitor your behavior.

Flunatod 10 Tablet is effective in reducing the attack of migraine. Still, it is specifically useful in migraine with disabling and severe neurological symptoms (like in case of migraine with aura or one-sided weakness) accompanied by dizziness or vertigo.

Do not take Flunatod 10 Tablet if you are hypersensitive to flunarizine or any of its ingredients, If you have or ever had depression, Parkinson's disease, liver damage, or kidney disease, inform your doctor before starting Flunatod 10 Tablet . Also, take a meal at the same time of day, preferably during the night. Flunatod 10 Tablet is known to cause weight gain, so avoid chocolates,  junk food, cheese, processed food, alcohol, smoking, and instead eat a healthy diet and do regular exercise. Avoid loud music, extreme temperatures, bright lights, noisy places as it can increase headache. Flunatod 10 Tablet interacts with sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medicines, muscle relaxants, tranquilizers, anti-seizure, or medicines to control fits. So, if you are using these medicines, let your doctor know about them.

Do not use this Flunatod 10 Tablet  if your suffering current depressive illness or with a history of recurrent depression, let your doctor know about it.