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nimodipine

This medication is used in the prevention of ischemic neurological defects (disorders of the nervous system and brain due to lack of oxygen supply ) following subarachnoid haemorrhage(bleeding in the brain and space around the brain )

Contradications

This medication is not to be used in patients who have suffered a Myocardial Infarction (heart attack ) or an episode of unstable angina (decrease in blood flow to the heart which can cause heart attack )

Side effects

Hypotension(low blood pressure ) , flushing(sudden warmth or redness on areas of your skin ) , headache , changes in heart rate , GI upset . Transient(temporary) rise in liver enzymes (proteins inside the liver ) may occur with infusion. Allergic reactions.

Expert Advice

INDICATIONS

 

This medication is used in the prevention of ischemic neurological defects (disorders of the nervous system and brain due to lack of oxygen supply ) following subarachnoid haemorrhage(bleeding in the brain and space around the brain )

 

CONTRAINDICATIONS

 

This medication is not to be used in patients who have suffered a Myocardial Infarction (heart attack ) or an episode of unstable angina (decrease in blood flow to the heart which can cause heart attack )

 

 

PRECAUTIONS

 

Cerebral edema(fluid builds up around the brain ), raised intracranial pressure(pressure exerted by fluids in the brain) , renal(kidney) impairment , cirrhosis(scarring of the liver) , hypotension(low blood pressure ). Monitor BP.

 

SIDE EFFECTS

 

Hypotension(low blood pressure ) , flushing(sudden warmth or redness on areas of your skin ) , headache , changes in heart rate , GI upset . Transient(temporary) rise in liver enzymes (proteins inside the liver ) may occur with infusion. Allergic reactions.

 

PREGNANCY


Risk cannot be ruled out in pregnant females. Consult your healthcare provider for further details.

 

LACTATION

 

This medication is contraindicated in lactating females.

Medicines containing nimodipine

Nimotop 30 mg

By Bayer

Rs.879.59