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About Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR
Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR is used to treat migraine. Migraine is a medical condition that involves severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation on one side of the head. Severe and recurrent headaches are one of the characteristic symptoms of migraine. Its symptoms include nausea, vomiting, difficulty speaking, numbness or tingling, and sensitivity to light and sound.
Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR consists of 'Propranolol' (beta-blocker) and 'Flunarizine' (calcium channel blocker). Propranolol has anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing), anti-arrhythmic (treats abnormal heart rhythms), and antihypertensive (reduces blood pressure) properties. Propranolol works by reducing cerebral (brain) blood flow by directly acting on the brain's blood vessels. It also inhibits the cortical spreading of depression and electrical activity in the brain that causes pain and inflammation. It effectively treats and reduces the severity and frequency of migraine headaches. Flunarizine belongs to the class of calcium channel blockers. It improves blood flow and dilates blood vessels in the brain, thereby preventing headaches caused by migraine. It is also used to treat vertigo (spinning sensation).
Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on the severity of your pain. Common side effects of Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR include dry weight gain, slow heart rate, tiredness, depression, drowsiness, abnormal dreams, and cold extremities (hands and feet). These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.
Let your doctor know if you use any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, including other vitamins, before starting Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR. Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR may cause weight gain in some cases, so avoid eating junk and eat a healthy, balanced diet, including home-cooked food. Consult your doctor before taking Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR as it could lead to increased drowsiness.
Uses of Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR
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Medicinal Benefits
Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR 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.
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Drug Warnings
Inform your doctor if you have any history of liver or kidney diseases, breathing problems (asthma, bronchitis, emphysema), diabetes, heart failure, heart rhythm problems (sinus bradycardia, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, atrioventricular block), overactive thyroid, blood circulation problems (Raynaud's disease), adrenal gland tumour (pheochromocytoma), depression, metabolic acidosis (excess acid in the blood), and myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness) before starting Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant and planning to conceive if the doctor advised you Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR as it could lead to increased dizziness and drowsiness.
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Alcohol
Unsafe
You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR. Alcohol intake, along with Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR, may cause increased dizziness and drowsiness.
Pregnancy
Caution
Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before using Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Please consult your doctor before taking Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR if you are a lactating mother.
Driving
Caution
Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR may make you feel drowsy. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience drowsiness.
Liver
Caution
Therapy with propranolol should be administered cautiously in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have a history of liver impairment/liver disease.
Kidney
Caution
Plasma clearance of Propranolol in Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR is reduced in patients with renal failure. Please consult your doctor if you have a history of kidney impairment/kidney disease.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR is safe to use for children below 12 years of age when prescribed by the doctor.
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Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR belongs to the class of anti-migraine drugs used to treat migraine.
Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR is a combination of two drugs: Propranolol and Flunarizine. Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR 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.
Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR may sometimes cause weight gain during its prolonged use. It is always advised to maintain a well-balanced, healthy diet and exercise regularly.
Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR 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.
Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR is contraindicated in asthma, slow heart rate, abnormal heart rhythms, heart conditions like AV (Atrioventricular) block or sick sinus syndrome, depression, and Parkinson's disease. Please consult your doctor before starting Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR if you have a medical history.
Your doctor will prescribe Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR 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. Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR 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 Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR unless advised by your doctor.
Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR 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.
Store Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR at room temperature in a cool and dry place, away from sunlight and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
The common side effects of Pizef Forte 40mg/10mg Capsule SR 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.
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