Acinabid 25mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is acinabid 25mg tablet used for?
Acinabid 25mg Tablet contains Cinnarizine, an antihistamine and calcium channel blocker used to prevent and treat vertigo, motion sickness, and nausea. It works by blocking histamine and calcium signals in the brain, reducing dizziness and vomiting.
- Generic Name: Cinnarizine
- Manufacturer: Sarian Healthcare
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ acinabid 25mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Vertigo, motion sickness, Meniere's disease, peripheral vascular disorders.
Off-label uses: Migraine prophylaxis, tinnitus.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cinnarizine |
| Brand Name | Arazin 75mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Sarian Healthcare |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Calcium channel antagonist/ Antihistamine |
| Route of Administration | Oral. |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protected from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Selective calcium channel blocker; inhibits calcium influx into vascular smooth muscle cells and vestibular hair cells.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take acinabid 25mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of acinabid 25mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Weight gain
- Headache
- Gastrointestinal upset
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Parkinsonism
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Severe hypotension
- QT prolongation
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Lupus-like syndrome
- Blood dyscrasias
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Moderate | Increased drowsiness |
| CNS depressants | Moderate | Enhanced sedative effect |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Alcohol
- CNS depressants
- Antihypertensives
โก Moderate Interactions
- CYP2D6 inhibitors
- Anticholinergics
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Grapefruit juice
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase plasma levels.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Additive CNS depression; avoid concurrent use.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cinnarizine, Parkinson's disease, severe hypotension, acute porphyria.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood pressure, heart rate, liver function tests, neurological status.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; avoid use or discontinue breastfeeding.
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; gastric lavage if recent ingestion; monitor vital signs.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.