Ntmig Tablets

Ntmig Tablets is used in the prevention of migraine. It contains flunarizine as an active ingredient. It is not recommended for people below 18 years of age.

One may experience an increase in weight, dizziness or depression when taking this . It is also important to follow a healthy lifestyle, avoid triggers for migraines like strong smells, sounds, certain food items, extremes of temperature, lack of sleep, etc. Discussion with your doctor may help you identify your migraine attack triggers.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of an overdose of Ntmig Tablets are sedation, agitation, confusion, loss of energy and increased heartbeats. If you experience any of the symptoms or think you have taken too much of this medicine, then contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

Missing a dose of Ntmig Tablets may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment. If you have missed any dose of medicine, then take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

One of the reasons for migraine headaches is the overexcitability of brain neurons (cells). This neuronal excitability is mostly due to calcium. Ntmig Tablets blocks calcium entry in these neurons and decreases their excitability and thus helps to prevent such migraine headaches.

Directions for Use

• Take Ntmig Tablets as a whole with a sufficient amount of water, with or without food.
• You should take this medicine regularly, at the same time and without fail as directed by your doctor.
• It would be best if you do not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Ntmig Tablets during pregnancy?

There is limited information about the effects of Ntmig Tablets in human pregnancy. You should consult your doctor before using this medicine during pregnancy or if you think you may be pregnant.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Ntmig Tablets while breastfeeding?

It is unknown if Ntmig Tablets passes into the breastmilk. Hence, you should not breastfeed while taking this medicine. You should consult your doctor before using this medicine during breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Ntmig Tablets ?

Ntmig Tablets makes you dizzy and sleepy especially at the initial phase of treatment. Therefore, it is advised not to drive until you know how this medicine affects you.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Ntmig Tablets ?

Alcohol may increase the risk of tiredness and drowsiness with Ntmig Tablets . If you feel tired or drowsy after taking flunarizine, then you should avoid alcoholic drinks.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You are elderly and suffering from psychiatric disorders.
• You have problems with your liver.
• You are experiencing fatigue, muscle pain and weakness.
• You have Parkinson's disease and are taking medicines for treating the same, as it may potentiate some side-effects like shakiness (tremors), muscle stiffness (rigidity), difficulty in movements (bradykinesia), these are called extrapyramidal symptoms. Ntmig Tablets may not be useful to treat active migraine attack.
• It would be best if you regularly visit your doctor during Flunarizine therapy. Any adverse reactions may be detected early and required actions may be taken.

Contraindications

• If you have an allergy to flunarizine or any other ingredients present in Ntmig Tablets .
• If you have Parkinson’s Disease (decrease mobility and tremors) or have a family history of Parkinson’s Disease.
• If you have suffered from any psychiatric disorders in the past or presently under treatment.

Side effects

• Dizziness
• Weight gain
• Stomach pain
• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Anxiety
• Dry mouth
• Feeling low

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Ntmig Tablets may interact with other medications and provide an altered response to the treatment. Please notify your doctor if you are undergoing any other treatments, over-the-counter medications (that you buy without a prescription) and herbal preparations.
• Especially, if you are taking anti-epileptic medicines such as phenytoin, as it may affect the activity of Ntmig Tablets .
• You may feel more drowsy or sleepy when taken along with brain-related medicines like diazepam, alprazolam and mephenytoin (to treat some psychiatric illness).
• Women who are on oral contraceptives may experience milky discharge from the nipple (Galactorrhea) during Flunarizine treatment.

Storage and disposal

• Store it below 30°C in a clean and dry place, protected from moisture, sunlight and heat.
• Keep the medicine away from children and pets.
• You must discard this medicine when it expires or is no longer needed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Ntmig Tablets used for?

Ntmig Tablets is used mainly to prevent migraine and headaches. It decreases the frequency of migraine attacks.

What is the composition of Ntmig Tablets ?

The composition of Ntmig Tablets includes flunarizine as an active ingredient.

What are the side effects of Ntmig Tablets ?

Dizziness, weight gain, stomach pain, heartburn, nausea are a few side effects that can be seen during the treatment with Ntmig Tablets . However, these symptoms are usually mild and resolve on thier own. Also, it is not important that everyone experience the same.

What should I do if I experience a headache while using Ntmig Tablets ?

Headache during the use of Flunarizine may be associated with your underlying problem of migraine. It may take a few days before the effect is seen. Also, it is important to recognise your precipitating factors for migraine and avoid them, however, if the migraine attacks are as frequent as earlier, kindly consult your doctor to check if you require a change in prophylactic therapy or a change in the dose of the medicines.

Can I use Ntmig Tablets for migraine?

It would be best if you use Ntmig Tablets for migraine prevention only after consulting your physician. You should not self-medicate or take it on your own.