Drug Summary

  Drug name:  flunarizine
  Chemical name:  Flunarizine dihydrochloride
  Formula:  C₂₆H₂₆F₂N_{2  Weight:   404.4948
  CAS no:  52468-60-7
  DrugBank link:  DB04841
  Description:  Flunarizine is a selective calcium entry blocker with calmodulin binding properties and histamine H1 blocking activity. It is effective in the prophylaxis of migraine, occlusive peripheral vascular disease, vertigo of central and peripheral origin, and as an adjuvant in the therapy of epilepsy.
  Indication:  Used in the prophylaxis of migraine, occlusive peripheral vascular disease, vertigo of central and peripheral origin, and as an adjuvant in the therapy of epilepsy.}