Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate
About
Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate belongs to a group of anti-vertigo drugs used to treat the symptoms of vertigo, such as dizziness, spinning sensation, nausea, and vomiting. Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate can help you to carry out daily activities that are difficult when you have vertigo. Vertigo is a sudden external or internal spinning sensation that causes dizziness. It creates a false sense that you or your surroundings are moving or spinning.
Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate contains Cinnarizine (calcium antagonist) and Dimenhydrinate (antihistamine). Cinnarizine prevents the narrowing of the blood vessels in the ear; this improves the blood flow in the ear. Dimenhydrinate works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger known as histamine, thereby preventing problems with loss of balance. Together, Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate helps in reducing the symptoms of vertigo.
You are advised to take Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as drowsiness, dry mouth, stomach pain, and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate may cause drowsiness and sleepiness, so drive only if you are alert. Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate as it could lead to increased drowsiness. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health conditions to rule out unpleasant side effects.
Uses of Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate
Medicinal Benefits
Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate contains Cinnarizine and Dimenhydrinate. Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate belongs to a group of medicines called anti-vertigo drugs indicated for the symptomatic treatment of vertigo. Cinnarizine is a calcium antagonist that prevents the narrowing of the ear's blood vessels; this helps improve the blood flow in the ear. Dimenhydrinate is an antihistamine that blocks a chemical messenger known as histamine, thereby preventing problems with loss of balance. Together, Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate helps in reducing the symptoms of vertigo, such as dizziness and nausea. Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate can help you to carry out daily activities that are difficult when you have vertigo.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate
- Drowsiness
- Stomach pain
- Headache
- Dry mouth
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have/had angle-closure glaucoma, epilepsy, increased pressure in the brain due to tumour, urination difficulties due to prostate problems, liver or kidney failure, and alcohol abuse. Inform your doctor if you have low or high blood pressure, glaucoma, obstruction in the bowels, overactive thyroid, severe heart disease, and Parkinson's disease. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate may cause drowsiness and sleepiness, so drive only if you are alert. Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate as it could lead to increased drowsiness.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate may interact with narcotic analgesics (morphine), anti-cholinergic (atropine), adrenergic receptor agonists (ephedrine), anti-cancer (procarbazine), barbiturates, anti-depressants, and anti-hypertensive drugs.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have angle-closure glaucoma, epilepsy/fits, increased pressure in the brain due to tumour, urination difficulties due to prostate problems, liver or kidney failure, low or high blood pressure, glaucoma, obstruction in the bowels, overactive thyroid, severe heart disease, or Parkinson disease.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate as it may cause increased drowsiness.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult your doctor before taking Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionCinnarizine+dimenhydrinate may pass into breastmilk. Please consult your doctor before taking Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate; your doctor will decide whether Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Driving
cautionCinnarizine+dimenhydrinate may cause drowsiness and sleepiness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.
Liver
unsafeCinnarizine+dimenhydrinate should not be taken by patients suffering from liver failure. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
cautionCinnarizine+dimenhydrinate should not be taken by patients suffering from kidney failure. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
unsafeCinnarizine+dimenhydrinate is not recommended for children below 18years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Replace regular salt with low-sodium salt, as sodium may aggravate vertigo.
- Avoid foods rich in sodium, such as soy sauce, chips, popcorn, cheese, canned foods, and pickles.
- Avoid fluids containing large amounts of sugar and salts, such as soda or concentrated juices. Instead, drink fluids such as water, milk, and low-sugar fruit juices.
- Limit salt and sugar intake.
- Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly, as it helps improve overall health and boosts self-esteem.
- Perform meditation and yoga. This helps in relieving stress and provides relaxation.
- Follow a regular sleep pattern to improve the amount and quality of sleep you get.
- Avoid smoking, alcohol, and caffeinated drinks.
- Learn relaxation skills as they help in reducing stress.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Vertigo: Vertigo is a sudden external or internal spinning sensation that causes dizziness. It creates a false sense that you or your surroundings are moving or spinning. Vertigo is not the same as light-headedness, but it might feel similar to motion sickness. Vertigo occurs due to problems in the brain or inner ear. The main causes of vertigo are migraine, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, infection, head injury, bleeding in the brain, stroke, tumour or Meniere’s disease. The vertigo symptoms include increased sweating, nausea, vomiting, headache, loss of balance, and feeling that things are spinning or moving.
FAQs
Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate contains Cinnarizine and Dimenhydrinate. Cinnarizine prevents the narrowing of the blood vessels in the ear; this improves the blood flow in the ear. Dimenhydrinate works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger known as histamine, thus prevents problems with loss of balance.
Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.
Talk to your doctor before taking Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate with anti-hypertensive medicines along with Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate as Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate might lower their effect. Regular monitoring of blood pressure levels is advised while taking Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate.
Please do not stop taking Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate on your own as it might cause recurring symptoms. Continue taking Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate for as long as your doctor prescribes it. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate.
Consult your doctor before taking Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate if you have glaucoma (raised pressure in the eye). Do not take Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate if you have angle-closure glaucoma (a specific type of eye disease).
Patients should not take Cinnarizine+dimenhydrinate with pre-existing extrapyramidal movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease.
