Zinepra 10 Tablet is used in the treatment of migraine. The detailed uses of Zinepra 10 Tablet are as follows:<ul><li>Prevents migraine headaches: Zinepra 10 Tablet helps to reduce the frequency, severity, and duration of migraine attacks by calming overactive nerves and improving blood flow to the brain.</li><li>Controls physical symptoms of anxiety: Zinepra 10 Tablet helps to relieve symptoms such as a fast heartbeat, shaking, and sweating that often occur with anxiety or stress.</li><li>Manages vertigo and dizziness: Zinepra 10 Tablet can also be used to treat balance problems like vertigo by stabilizing inner ear and brain signals.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

Zinepra 10 Tablet is used to treat migraine. It consists of 'Propranolol' and 'Flunarizine'. Propranolol is a beta-blocker and has anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing), anti-arrhythmic, and antihypertensive properties. It works by lowering cerebral (brain) blood flow and inhibits cortical spreading depression, as well as electrical activity in the brain that causes pain and inflammation. It reduces the severity and frequency of migraine headaches. Flunarizine is a channel blocker that improves blood flow and dilates blood vessels in the brain, thereby preventing headaches caused by migraine.

FAQs

What is the use of Zinepra 10 Tablet ?

Zinepra 10 Tablet belongs to the class of anti-migraine drugs used to treat migraine.

How does Zinepra 10 Tablet work?

Zinepra 10 Tablet is a combination of two drugs: Propranolol and Flunarizine. Zinepra 10 Tablet treats migraine by reducing the blood flow to the brain, and inhibits cortical spreading depression, electrical activity in the brain that causes pain and inflammation.

Does Zinepra 10 Tablet increase weight gain?

Zinepra 10 Tablet may sometimes cause weight gain during its prolonged use. It is always advised to maintain a well-balanced, healthy diet and exercise regularly.

Can I use Zinepra 10 Tablet for an acute/sudden attack of migraine?

Zinepra 10 Tablet does not work for a sudden migraine attack. It is helpful in only preventing new episodes of migraine headaches. Please let your doctor know if you have sudden attacks to be prescribed other suitable medications.

Are there any specific contraindications while using Zinepra 10 Tablet ?

Zinepra 10 Tablet is contraindicated in asthma, slow heart rate, abnormal heart rhythms, heart conditions like AV (Atrioventricular) block or sick sinus syndrome, depression, and Parkinson&#039;s disease. Please consult your doctor before starting Zinepra 10 Tablet if you have a medical history.

Can I stop taking Zinepra 10 Tablet if I feel better?

Your doctor will prescribe Zinepra 10 Tablet to prevent any new episodes of migraine. Please do not stop taking this medicine unless advised by your doctor since it may lead to recurrent episodes of migraine. Zinepra 10 Tablet also contains Propranolol, and its sudden withdrawal may cause sweating, shaking, irregular heartbeat, and worsening of underlying angina or heart attack. Hence, do not stop using Zinepra 10 Tablet unless advised by your doctor.

Does Zinepra 10 Tablet make you sleepy?

Zinepra 10 Tablet may cause sleepiness in some individuals as a potential side effect. If this occurs, exercise caution and avoid activities that require mental alertness, such as driving or operating heavy machinery.

What are the instructions for the storage of Zinepra 10 Tablet ?

Store Zinepra 10 Tablet at room temperature in a cool and dry place, away from sunlight and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

What are the common side effects of Zinepra 10 Tablet ?

The common side effects of Zinepra 10 Tablet are weight gain, slow heart rate, tiredness, depression, drowsiness, abnormal dreams, and cold extremities (hands and feet). Please consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.