Amrizin 10mg Tablet

Amrizin 10mg Tablet is a medicine used for the prevention of migraines. However, it cannot treat an acute attack and will only work to prevent migraines for as long as you continue to take the medicine. This medicine relaxes the brain, preventing migraine headaches.

Amrizin 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day, as this helps maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Do not skip any doses, and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. You should continue to take this medicine for as long as the doctor advises and do not stop taking it suddenly.

Side effects associated with the use of Amrizin 10mg Tablet include muscle pain, fatigue, constipation, nausea, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and a runny nose. Some other side effects that may be seen on taking this medicine are increased appetite, depression, stomach discomfort, and breast pain.

Amrizin 10mg Tablet may also cause sleepiness at the beginning of your treatment, so do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects you. It may also cause weight gain, and to prevent it, you can eat a healthy, balanced diet and exercise regularly. This medicine may cause changes in your mood, and you may feel depressed; therefore, regular monitoring of behavior is important. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Migraine

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amrizin 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilation of blood vessels in the head. Amrizin 10mg Tablet works by preventing loss of tone and dilation of blood vessels, thus preventing the migraine headache.

Q: What if you forget to take Amrizin Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Amrizin 10mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Do not take Amrizin 10mg Tablet to treat an acute attack of migraine.

Some tips that may help you avoid a migraine attack include having your meals at the same time every day; avoiding bright lights and extreme temperatures; avoiding loud music and noisy places; avoiding chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol, and smoking; and getting sufficient sleep and avoiding stress.

Take Amrizin 10mg Tablet at nighttime before going to bed.

It may cause sleepiness. Don’t drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Amrizin 10mg Tablet affects you.

Notify your doctor if you develop a skin rash, muscle aches, tremors, difficulty moving, or abnormal, uncontrolled movement.

Q. What is Amrizin 10mg Tablet used for?

Amrizin 10mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker and is used to prevent migraine attacks. Migraine is a recurrent throbbing headache that typically affects one side of the head and is often accompanied by nausea and disturbed vision.

Q. Does Amrizin 10mg Tablet work?

Amrizin 10mg Tablet works if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Amrizin 10mg Tablet safe?

Amrizin 10mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.

Q. Does Amrizin 10mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Amrizin 10mg Tablet can cause weight gain. It is caused by an increase in appetite (feeling hungry) and can be avoided by keeping to your usual diet. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Amrizin 10mg Tablet.

Sleepiness

Weight gain

Muscle pain

Fatigue

Constipation

Nausea

Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

Runny nose

Increased appetite

Depression

Stomach discomfort

Breast pain

Alcohol:UNSAFE

Amrizin 10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Amrizin 10mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Amrizin 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Amrizin 10mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Amrizin 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Amrizin 10mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.However, consult your doctor if have severe kidney disease.

Liver:CAUTION

Amrizin 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amrizin 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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