Migject Plus 40mg/10mg Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Cista Medicorp |
| Active Ingredient | Propranolol (40mg) + Flunarizine (10mg) |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| User Rating | 4.8 |
| User Reviews | 393 |
FAQ
In which conditions is the use of Migject Plus 40mg/10mg contraindicated?
Use of Migject Plus 40mg/10mg is considered to be harmful for patients with allergy to any of the ingredients or excipients of this medicine. This medicine contains propranolol, so its use should be avoided in patients with asthma, slow heart rate, abnormal heart rhythms, or heart conditions like AV block or sick sinus syndrome. Since this medicine also contains flunarizine, the use of this medicine should be avoided in patients with the history of depression or Parkinson's disease.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Migject Plus 40mg/10mg?
Keep Migject Plus 40mg/10mg in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Can Migject Plus 40mg/10mg be used for the treatment of a migraine headache?
No, Migject Plus 40mg/10mg does not help in relieving a migraine headache that has already started. It can only be used for preventing any new episode of migraine headaches.
Can I stop taking Migject Plus 40mg/10mg when my symptoms are improved?
Migject Plus 40mg/10mg is given as a prophylactic treatment for the prevention of migraine headaches. Do not stop taking this medicine until advised by your doctor as it may cause your migraine episodes to return. This medicine contains propranolol and a sudden withdrawal of propranolol may cause sweating, shaking, irregular or fast heartbeat, worsening of underlying angina or heart attack. You must take Migject Plus 40mg/10mg exactly as advised by your doctor.
Migject Plus 40mg/10mg Injection Reviews
Migject Plus 40mg/10mg is a combination of two medicines that helps in preventing migraine. This medicine is not used for treatment of acute migraine attack. It should be taken regularly at a fixed time preferably at night. This medicine should not be stopped without consulting your doctor. Lifestyle modifications like avoiding stress, smoking, and processed food items may help this medicine work better. It may cause sleepiness so try not to drive or do anything that requires mental focus after taking this medicine. Few common side effects of this medicine includes weight gain, slow heart rate, tiredness, depression, drowsiness, and cold extremities.
How Migject Plus 40mg/10mg Injection Works
Migject Plus 40mg/10mg is a combination of two medicines: Propranolol and Flunarizine, which prevents migraine. Propranolol is a beta blocker and Flunarizine is a calcium channel blocker. They work by stabilizing the reactive nerve cells and increasing the threshold to migraine activation. They also inhibit cortical spreading depression (CSD- electric waves that move across the brain and cause pain and inflammation).
How to Use Migject Plus 40mg/10mg Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Uses of Migject Plus 40mg/10mg Injection
- Prevention of migraine
- Prevention of Migraine
Migject Plus 40mg/10mg Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Driving
UNSAFE
Migject Plus 40mg/10mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Migject Plus 40mg/10mg may cause visual disturbances, hallucinations, fatigue, mental confusion, dizziness or tiredness. This may affect your driving ability.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Migject Plus 40mg/10mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Migject Plus 40mg/10mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Migject Plus 40mg/10mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Migject Plus 40mg/10mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Migject Plus 40mg/10mg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Migject Plus 40mg/10mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Migject Plus 40mg/10mg.
Quick Tips
- It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Migject Plus 40mg/10mg affects you.
- Get sufficient sleep and avoid stress
- You have been prescribed Migject Plus 40mg/10mg for prevention of migraine headaches.
- keep taking it regularly every day, even if you don't have any symptoms.
- Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking
- Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures
- Avoid loud music and noisy places
- Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:Have your meals at the same time everydayAvoid bright lights and extreme temperaturesAvoid loud music and noisy placesAvoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smokingGet sufficient sleep and avoid stress
- Do not take it to treat an acute attack of migraine.
- It should be taken at night-time before going to bed.
- Have your meals at the same time everyday