VERTISIN Cinnarizine 25mg Tablet 1's
Indications/Uses
Dosage/Direction for Use
Administration
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Use in pregnancy: In animal studies (rats and mice), the incidence of cleft palate has been reported. Use of cinnarizine should be avoided in pregnant women or women of childbearing potential.
Use In Pregnancy & Lactation
Adverse Reactions
Nervous System: Occasionally, symptoms including headache, dizziness, somnolence and fatigue have occurred.
Hypersensitivity: Occasionally, hypersensitivity symptoms including eruption and erythema on the skin or mucous membrane have occurred. When these symptoms have occurred, Vertisin should be discontinued immediately.
Storage
Action
Cinnarizine is a selective calcium-entry blocker, belonging to group IV of calcium antagonists. It inhibits contractions of vascular smooth muscle cells by blocking calcium channels. In addition, it decreases the contractile activity of vasoactive substances eg, norepinephrine and serotonin, resulting to a remarkable improvement of cerebral blood flow.
Cinnarizine further improves deficient microcirculation by increasing erythrocyte deformity and decreasing blood viscosity. Cellular resistance to hypoxia is increased. Cinnarizine inhibits stimulation of the vestibular system, which results in suppression of nystagmus and other autonomic disturbances. Acute episodes of vertigo can be prevented or reduced.
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Features
- Cinnarizine