✅ Prescription / Indication:
Flunarizine 10 mg is a prescription medication used for:
- Prophylaxis of migraine headaches
- Vertigo due to vestibular disorders (e.g., Meniere’s disease, labyrinthitis)
- Adjunct therapy in epilepsy (rare use)
- Peripheral and cerebral vascular disorders (off-label)
It is not for acute treatment of migraines or dizziness — it is used preventively.
📄 Description:
- Generic name: Flunarizine dihydrochloride
- Strength: 10 mg
- Form: Oral tablet
- Drug class: Selective calcium channel blocker (non-vascular)
Mechanism of Action:
Flunarizine works by blocking calcium influx into brain and vestibular neurons. This stabilizes nerve activity and prevents migraine and vertigo attacks.
🌟 Advantages / Benefits:
- Effective in reducing frequency and severity of migraines
- Controls chronic vertigo and dizziness
- Long-acting — taken once daily
- Can help with sleep regulation in some patients
- Useful for patients who cannot tolerate beta-blockers for migraine
🔬 Nature / Pharmacokinetics:
- Onset: May take 2–4 weeks for noticeable effect
- Half-life: ~18–19 days (very long)
- Metabolism: Liver (CYP450)
- Excretion: Primarily via feces
- Highly lipophilic – crosses blood-brain barrier easily
📦 Common Packaging:
- Available in blister strips of 10 or 15 tablets
- Usually sold in boxes of 30 tablets
- Tablets are often round, white or pale yellow, and may be scored
🧊 Storage:
- Store below 25°C (77°F)
- Keep away from light and moisture
- Store in original packaging
- Keep out of reach of children