NIMODIPINE

Overview

NIMODIPINE is a Schedule H drug.
Nimodipine is a prescription medicine used to treat patients experiencing symptoms of ruptured blood vessels in the brain (subarachnoid hemorrhage, or SAH). Nimodipine belongs to a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers, which relax blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow into the injured brain tissue. This medication comes in an oral solution (liquid) and in a capsule form. It is taken 6 times a day 21 days after an SAH event. Nimodipine can cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how nimodipine affects you.

Usage

NIMODIPINE is generally used to treat: Hemorrhage

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

  • It may cause dizziness, lightheadedness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption.
  • Monitor blood pressure regularly while taking this medication.
  • Before taking nimodipine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or to other dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers or if you have any other allergies.
  • Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of chest pain/recent heart attack, low blood pressure, recent head injury, liver disease.
  • Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
  • During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Common Side-Effects

NIMODIPINE : Confusion, Labored Breathing, Lightheadedness, Dizziness, Fainting, Body Excessive Sweating

Serious Side-Effects

NIMODIPINE : Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest Pain, Irregular Heartbeat, Shortness Of Breath, Slow Heart Rate (pulse)

Food Interactions

  • Avoid using St. John’s Wort or grapefruit/grapefruit juice while using this medication as it may interact with your medication.
  • Using nimodipine together with multivitamin with minerals can decrease the effects of nimodipine. Talk with your doctor before using nimodipine and multivitamin with minerals together.

Disease Interactions

NIMODIPINE can interfere with: Shock, Hypotension, Ischemic Heart Disease, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

NIMODIPINE is categorized as: CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKING AGENTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with NIMODIPINE as Ingredient

NIMOCER 30MG TABNIMODIPINE 30.0 MG
NIMODEC 10MG INFUSIONNIMODIPINE 10.0 MG
NIMODEC 30MG TABNIMODIPINE 30.0 MG
NIMODIP 10MG INFUSIONNIMODIPINE 10.0 MG
NIMODIP 30MG TABNIMODIPINE 30.0 MG
NIMODIP TABNIMODIPINE 30 MG
NIMPOD 30MG TABNIMODIPINE 30.0 MG
VASOTOP 30MG TABNIMODIPINE 30.0 MG