Application

Flunarizine dihydrochloride has been used to study the effect of flunarizine on epileptiform activity. It is also used to study its effect on high-potassium induced increase of intracellular free calcium.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Blocks T-type Ca²⁺/Na⁺ channels; inhibits K⁺-induced catecholamine release from chromaffin cells

Features and Benefits

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General description

Flunarizine has antihistamine, anticonvulsant and vestibular depressive properties. It protects endothelial cells from calcium overload-induced damage. Flunarizine is used to treat epilepsy, migraine prophylaxis, cerebral blood flow disturbances, peripheral vascular disease and vertigo.

Packaging

1, 10 g in poly bottle