Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate
About Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate
Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate belongs to a group of anti-vertigo drugs used to treat the symptoms of vertigo, such as dizziness, spinning sensation, nausea, and vomiting. Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate can help you to carry out daily activities that are difficult when you have vertigo. Vertigo is a sudden external or internal spinning sensation that causes dizziness. It creates a false sense that you or your surroundings are moving or spinning.
Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate contains Cinnarizine (calcium antagonist) and Dimenhydrinate (antihistamine). Cinnarizine prevents the narrowing of the blood vessels in the ear; this improves the blood flow in the ear. Dimenhydrinate works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger known as histamine, thereby preventing problems with loss of balance. Together, Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate helps in reducing the symptoms of vertigo.
You are advised to take Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as drowsiness, dry mouth, stomach pain, and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate may cause drowsiness and sleepiness, so drive only if you are alert. Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate as it could lead to increased drowsiness. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health conditions to rule out unpleasant side effects.
Uses of Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate
Medicinal Benefits
Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate contains Cinnarizine and Dimenhydrinate. Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate belongs to a group of medicines called anti-vertigo drugs indicated for the symptomatic treatment of vertigo. Cinnarizine is a calcium antagonist that prevents the narrowing of the ear's blood vessels; this helps improve the blood flow in the ear. Dimenhydrinate is an antihistamine that blocks a chemical messenger known as histamine, thereby preventing problems with loss of balance. Together, Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate helps in reducing the symptoms of vertigo, such as dizziness and nausea. Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate can help you to carry out daily activities that are difficult when you have vertigo.
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Side Effects of Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate
- Drowsiness
- Stomach pain
- Headache
- Dry mouth
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Vertigo: Vertigo is a sudden external or internal spinning sensation that causes dizziness. It creates a false sense that you or your surroundings are moving or spinning. Vertigo is not the same as light-headedness, but it might feel similar to motion sickness. Vertigo occurs due to problems in the brain or inner ear. The main causes of vertigo are migraine, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, infection, head injury, bleeding in the brain, stroke, tumour or Meniere’s disease. The vertigo symptoms include increased sweating, nausea, vomiting, headache, loss of balance, and feeling that things are spinning or moving.
FAQs
Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate contains Cinnarizine and Dimenhydrinate. Cinnarizine prevents the narrowing of the blood vessels in the ear; this improves the blood flow in the ear. Dimenhydrinate works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger known as histamine, thus prevents problems with loss of balance.
Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.
Talk to your doctor before taking Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate with anti-hypertensive medicines along with Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate as Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate might lower their effect. Regular monitoring of blood pressure levels is advised while taking Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate.
Please do not stop taking Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate on your own as it might cause recurring symptoms. Continue taking Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate for as long as your doctor prescribes it. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate.
Consult your doctor before taking Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate if you have glaucoma (raised pressure in the eye). Do not take Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate if you have angle-closure glaucoma (a specific type of eye disease).
Patients should not take Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate with pre-existing extrapyramidal movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease.
