Ingredient

Flunarizine Hydrochloride

Flunarizine hydrochloride is an ingredient used to prevent migraines by dilating blood vessels.

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MFDS ingredient code M251249

What does it do?

Flunarizine hydrochloride is a drug belonging to the vasodilator class, primarily used for migraine prevention. It plays a role in improving blood flow by widening cerebral blood vessels. It acts on the nervous system to inhibit vascular contraction.

This ingredient relaxes the smooth muscles of cerebral blood vessels, widening them and facilitating blood flow. It prevents vascular contraction, reducing the occurrence of migraines. It also regulates the influx of calcium ions in nerve cells, alleviating neural hypersensitivity.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike other vasodilators, flunarizine hydrochloride selectively acts on cerebral blood vessels, specializing in migraine prevention. It has a calcium channel blocking effect, which also aids in stabilizing the nervous system. This characteristic distinguishes it from ordinary vasodilators.

Medicines containing this ingredient

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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