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Flunarizine

Drugs used in migraine

Description

Flunarizine is effective in reducing attack in all forms of migraine but is particularly effective in migraine with severe and disabling neurological symptoms (for instance, migraine with aura or one-sided weakness) with dizziness or vertigo

Mechanism of action

It acts by blocking the entry of calcium ions in cells. It inhibits the contraction of smooth muscle leading to vasodilatation.

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Mechanism of action

It acts by blocking the entry of calcium ions in cells. It inhibits the contraction of smooth muscle leading to vasodilatation.

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