Cinnarizine+Domperidone

When should one not use Cinnarizine+Domperidone

• If you are allergic to cinnarizine, domperidone, or any of the ingredients of Cinnarizine+Domperidone.
• If you have a history of bleeding or obstruction in the digestive tract.
• If you have black stools or notice blood in your stools.
• If you have a history of tumour in the pituitary gland.
• If you have problems with your liver or heart.
• If you are suffering from a birth defect known as phenylketonuria.
• If you have a condition that gives you a low level of potassium or magnesium, or a high level of potassium in your blood.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Other General Warnings

• You have Parkinson's disease.
• You have a blood condition called porphyria.
• You have liver or kidney problems.
• You have heart disease or AIDS.
• You are above 60 years.
• You weigh less than 35 kgs.

How Does It Work?

• Cinnarizine+Domperidone works by the combined action of cinnarizine and domperidone.
• Cinnarizine acts as a labyrinthine sedative and prevents the constriction of blood vessels in the inner ear. This improves the blood flow and microcirculation within the inner ear.
• Domperidone acts as antiemetic and increases the contraction of the muscles of the GI tract.

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Cinnarizine+Domperidone works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
• Concomitant use of this medicine along with digoxin, aspirin, paracetamol, diazepam, and phenothiazine can alter the effects of this medicine.
• Medicines like atropine, ipratropium bromide, scopolamine, codeine, or morphine should be used with caution along with this medicine.

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