Uses of Qanazin

Quanazine drug is one of the drugs that appear quite a lot in the prescriptions for patients who often suffer from migraines and vestibular disorders. So what is Quanazine? What does Quanazine drug do and how is it used?

Quanazine is a drug in the group of drugs used to treat migraine headaches.
Quanazin is produced in the form of capsules, each box has 10 blisters, each blister has 10 pills.
The main ingredient of Quanazin capsules is Flunarizine 5mg.
Flunarizine is a selective calcium antagonist. The drug is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, is completely metabolized in the liver and then excreted mainly in the feces.
Flunarizine works to reduce excessive calcium spillage across cell membranes, thereby helping to prevent cell calcium overload. Experimental studies have shown that this ingredient is not capable of acting on myocardial contractility and conduction.
Flunarizine is indicated for use with:
Patients with vestibular disorders due to dysfunction of the vestibular system. Prophylactic treatment of classical migraine with aura, common migraine without aura signs. The drug helps to improve the symptoms of cerebral circulatory insufficiency, oxygen depletion of brain cells such as memory loss, headache, dizziness, poor concentration, frequent sleep disturbances or headache symptoms. related to vascular factors. Flunarizine should not be given to people with a history of depression or signs of Parkinson's, extrapyramidal disorders.

As described above, Quanazine is a medication used to treat migraine headaches. The drug works to prevent calcium overload of cells, help improve headaches, reduce symptoms of vestibular disorders or cerebral circulatory insufficiency.
Indications to use Quanazine in the following cases:
Treatment and prevention of migraine. Treatment of symptoms of vestibular disorders such as dizziness, tinnitus, and dizziness. Treatment on patients who often have muscle spasms when lying down for a long time, and when walking, they have cold extremities. The drug helps to reduce memory disorders, improve well in patients with sleep disorders, irritability, poor concentration. Contraindications to taking Quanazine with patients:
Have a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the drug. People with a history of depression or being treated for depression. The patient has a history of movement disorders, especially Parkinson's and extrapyramidal syndrome. The patient is being treated with beta-blockers.

Quanazine is currently used orally due to good intestinal absorption.
Recommended dosage:
Starting dose: 10mg/day, 1 time in the evening before going to bed. In the elderly over 65 years old: take 5mg / time / day, take it at night before going to bed. People under 65 give 5mg/day. Maintenance dose can be used 5mg/day. Note: it is best to take the drug in the evening because the drug has the ability to cause drowsiness, dizziness.

Quanazine is similar to other drug groups, if used improperly, in the wrong amount, it can cause some unwanted effects such as:
Dizziness, dizziness. Prolonged use of the drug increases the risk of depression. Because the drug contains the main ingredient Flunarizine, in addition to the above side effects, patients taking Quanazin may experience some side effects related to Flunarizine, including:
Transient symptoms: feeling light drowsiness, fatigue. tired. Weight gain, increased appetite. Increased risk of depression especially in female patients with a history of depression. The drug can cause extrapyramidal disorders such as tremor, movement disorders, rigidity... This situation is increased in the elderly. Less common side effects can be gastrointestinal upset leading to nausea, stomach pain... In some cases increased lactation, rash, muscle pain and a feeling of dry mouth. To limit the side effects of Quanazin, when using it, you should note a few things as follows:
Use the drug according to the instructions prescribed by the specialist doctor and medical staff. Do not arbitrarily increase or decrease the dosage of the drug without consulting your doctor. Use the drug in the indicated period, do not use it for a long time, because it can cause depression for the user. Elderly people, especially those with low blood pressure or kidney failure, should be used with caution. Because the drug can cause dizziness, dizziness, can cause sleep, it should be used with caution, not for people who have to drive or operate machinery. For pregnant and lactating women, it is not recommended. During treatment with Quanazin, if you see signs of extrapyramidal disorders, depression or other side effects, you should immediately notify your doctor to stop the drug. If the patient's symptoms do not improve after 2 months of treatment, it is considered as non-responsive to treatment. It is necessary to stop taking the drug and change the appropriate treatment direction. In patients requiring long-term maintenance therapy, the dose should be reduced relative to the therapeutic dose and there should be 2 days off each week. Discontinue maintenance therapy after 6 months if the patient tolerates it well and achieves a preventive effect. For patients with frequent dizziness, it is not recommended to use the drug for more than 2 months. Monitor the improvement of the patient's condition during the use of the drug, if the orthostatic dizziness does not improve after 2 months of treatment, the patient is not responding to the drug. Stop treatment. Avoid using the drug together with sedatives, sleeping pills or stimulants such as alcohol because it will increase the effect of causing sleep. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take a double dose after that to make up for the missed dose. In case of overdose, contact your doctor for assistance in handling. Currently, the drug Quanazine is prescribed relatively commonly in medicine. Although the drug has a good therapeutic effect, has a short-term effect, it can also cause unwanted effects that affect the patient's health. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully read the information about the drug before using it. Consult a specialist for guidance on dosage as well as appropriate use for each patient.