Preventek 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

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Preventek 10 MG Description

Preventek 10mg tablet is a medication containing flunarizine. It is used to treat migraine and acute migraine attacks. The medicine can only treat the pain and onset of migraine but does not cure mig

raine completely. The dose of the duration of this medicine varies among individuals depending on the severity and condition it is being used for. Do not take more than the prescribed dose of medication within 24 hours. If you observe any severe symptoms or have overdosed on the medication, contact your physician immediately or rush to the nearest hospital. Store the medication in a cool and dry place. Any unused or expired medication should be discarded safely. Do not discard the medication in the household or water waste.

Product Summary

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Contains	Flunarizine(10.0 Mg)
Uses	acute migraine attacks
Side effects	dizziness, constipation, fatigue, insomnia, depression, nausea
Therapy	MIGRAINE DRUGS

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Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Preventek 10 MG

Acute migraine attacks

Contraindications of Preventek 10 MG

Allergy to this medication
History of epilepsy
Depression
History of Parkinson's disease

Side effects of Preventek 10 MG

Nausea
Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Headache
Increase appetite
Insomnia
Depression
Stomach discomfort
Constipation
Fatigue

Precautions and Warnings of Preventek 10 MG

Pregnancy

Can Preventek 10mg tablet be taken during pregnancy?

There is a lack of data on the use of Preventek 10mg tablet during the pregnancy stage. If you get pregnant during the treatment of medication or plan to get pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.

Breast Feeding

Can we take Preventek 10mg tablet during breastfeeding?

There is a lack of data on the use of Preventek 10mg tablet during the breastfeeding stage.

Driving

Can I drive if I have taken Preventek 10mg tablet?

Preventek 10mg tablet can cause dizziness; hence do not drive after taking this medication.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol after taking Preventek 10mg tablet?

Preventek 10mg tablet is strictly contraindicated with alcohol as it can cause CNS depression and extreme drowsiness.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are allergic to flunarizine or any other excipient
You have a history of Parkinson's disease
You are suffering from asthma or COPD
You are suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus
You have heart disease
You have a liver or kidney dysfunction
You are taking other prescription, non-prescription medications, vitamins, or minerals

Mode of Action of Preventek 10 MG

How Does It Work?

Preventek 10mg contains flunarizine, which prevents the excess flow of calcium ions and prevents the dilation of the blood vessels in the brain; the medicine also helps prevent the loss of tone.

Directions for Use of Preventek 10 MG

Take this medication in the dose and for the duration as advised by your doctor
Do not chew, crush or break the tablet in half
Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water
Take it with or without food as advised by your doctor

Interactions of Preventek 10 MG

Interactions with other medicines

Flunarizine can affect the kinetics of phenytoin, carbamazepine, and valproic acid in epileptic patients
Levels of mephenytoin can be decreased when used with flunarizine
Excessive sedation can be seen when used along with hypnotics or tranquillizers

Storage and disposal of Preventek 10 MG

Store in a cool and dry place at a temperature below 25°C
Protect the medication from light and moisture
Keep away from children and pets
Do not flush the expired or unused tablets or throw them in household waste
Talk to your pharmacist about safe ways of discarding the medication

Dosage of Preventek 10 MG

Overdose

Overdosing can result in confusion, dizziness, hallucination, and tachycardia can be seen. Report to your doctor immediately for symptomatic treatment.

Missed a Dose

If the dose is missed, the medication should be taken as soon as possible. Make sure you have the proper time interval between two doses. If the time interval is near the second dose, skip the previou...

Content Details

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Shatrugan Ganpatrao

MBBS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can Preventek 10mg tablet treat my headache?

A: Preventek 10mg tablet can only treat chronic migraine attacks. Therefore, it is advisable not to use this medication in case of a headache caused by other mechanisms.

Q: How long can I use Preventek 10mg tablet?

A: Preventek 10mg tablet can be used as prescribed by your doctor for days to weeks. Consult your doctor for the exact duration of the therapy.

Q: Can Preventek 10mg tablet cause weight gain?

A: Preventek 10mg tablet does not directly cause weight gain. However, it induces an increased appetite in a patient, resulting in excessive intake of food and weight gain.

References

Flunarizine. Product monograph. AA Pharma Inc. Ontario. [Internet] aapharma.ca. 2022 [cited on 20 April 2022]

Product Details

Brand

PREVENTEK

Expires on or After

08/03/2025

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