Flunarizine
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for CNS, Nerve & Mental Health treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Take orally once daily strictly at bedtime with water, with or without food. Bedtime dosing manages daytime sedation. Initial therapy should be evaluated after 6 to 8 weeks.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Drowsiness, fatigue, increased appetite, weight gain, depression. Rare/Severe: Flunarizine-induced parkinsonian extrapyramidal symptoms, severe clinical depression with suicidal ideation, and tardive dyskinesia.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Contraindicated in patients with depressive illness, pre-existing Parkinson's disease, or other extrapyramidal movement disorders. Treatment should not exceed 6 months continuously without a treatment holiday to avoid drug-induced parkinsonism. Avoid driving.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Flunarizine
Found 3 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Flunarizine Tablets 10 mg
Flunarizine is a difluorinated piperazine derivative that acts as a selective, long-acting calcium channel blocker with additional antihistaminic, dopamine D2-blocking, and antiserotonergic actions. It prevents cellular calcium overload under ischemic and hyper-excitable conditions in cerebral neurons without altering normal myocardial or vascular tone. Indicated for migraine prophylaxis in patients with frequent severe attacks, vestibular vertigo, and refractory partial seizures (adjunct).
Flunarizine Tablets 5 mg
Flunarizine is a difluorinated piperazine derivative that acts as a selective, long-acting calcium channel blocker with additional antihistaminic, dopamine D2-blocking, and antiserotonergic actions. It prevents cellular calcium overload under ischemic and hyper-excitable conditions in cerebral neurons without altering normal myocardial or vascular tone. Indicated for migraine prophylaxis in patients with frequent severe attacks, vestibular vertigo, and refractory partial seizures (adjunct).
Propranolol Hydrochloride 40mg Sustained Release) + Flunarizine Dihydrochloride 10mg Tablets
Beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist (cardioselective beta-1 blocker, non-selective beta blocker, or third-generation vasodilating beta-blocker with alpha-blockade or nitric oxide release) on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It competitively blocks adrenergic stimulation, reducing heart rate, myocardial contractility, cardiac output, and renin release. Indicated for hypertension, stable angina pectoris, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, and post-myocardial infarction secondary prevention.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Flunarizine.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flunarizine Tablets 10 mg | 10's | ₹7.50 | FLUNARIN, SIBELIUM, MIGRANEX, ZEROGRAIN, FLUNER | ₹49.51 | 85% Save |
| Flunarizine Tablets 5 mg | 10's | ₹7.22 | SIBELIUM, FLUNARIN, MIGRANEX, MIGON | ₹25.19 | 71% Save |
| Propranolol Hydrochloride 40mg Sustained Release) + Flunarizine Dihydrochloride 10mg Tablets | 10's | ₹18.75 | PROVANOL PLUS, MIGRABETA PLUS, ZINEPRA, CIPLAR, INDERAL | ₹149.29 | 87% Save |
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