Cinnarizine

What Are The Uses Of Cinnarizine?

Cinnarizine, a derivative of piperazine ( antihistamine and a calcium channel blocker), is used in the treatment of following conditions:

• Promote cerebral  blood flow
• Cerebral apoplexy
• Post – trauma cerebral symptom
• Nausea and vomiting due to motion sickness, chemotherapy, Ménière's disease, and vertigo.

What Are The Side Effects Of Cinnarizine?

The most common side effects of Cinnarizine are:

• Sweating
• Dry mouth
• Drowsiness
• Head ache
• Lethargy  

Some severe (but rare) side effects are:

• Gastro intestinal irritation
• Movement problems
• Tremor
• Muscle rigidity

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Cinnarizine?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity towards the drug Cinnarizine or any other allergies
• Prostrate problems such as passing urine difficulties
• Kidney problems
• Liver problems
• Glaucoma
• Epilepsy
• Parkinson’s disease
• Porphyria
• Intestinal blocks