Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for NIMODIP 30MG TAB and its Constituents
- 5 Common Side-Effects
- 6 Serious Side-Effects
- 7 Food Interactions
- 8 Disease Interactions
- 9 Technical Classification
- 10 Available Alternatives for NIMODIP 30MG TAB
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Overview
NIMODIP 30MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.NIMODIP 30MG TAB is composed of: NIMODIPINE (30.0 MG)
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: HemorrhageFrequently 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
Precautions for NIMODIP 30MG TAB and its Constituents
- 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 SweatingSerious 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 FailureTechnical Classification
NIMODIPINE is categorized as: CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKING AGENTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTSAvailable Alternatives for NIMODIP 30MG TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| NIMOCER 30MG TAB | INR 141 for 10 TABLETS | NIMODIPINE 30.0 MG |
| NIMODEC 30MG TAB | INR 89 for 10 TABLETS | NIMODIPINE 30.0 MG |
| NIMODIP 30MG TAB | INR 146 for 10 TABLETS | NIMODIPINE 30.0 MG |
| NIMODIP TAB | INR 121.15 for 10 TABLETS | NIMODIPINE 30 MG |
| NIMPOD 30MG TAB | INR 90.91 for 10 TABLETS | NIMODIPINE 30.0 MG |
| VASOTOP 30MG TAB | INR 60 for 10 TABLETS | NIMODIPINE 30.0 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| NIMODEC 10MG INFUSION | INR 587.95 for 50 ML INFUSION | NIMODIPINE 10.0 MG |
| NIMODIP 10MG INFUSION | INR 848.5 for 50 ML INFUSION | NIMODIPINE 10.0 MG |
| NIMODIPINE | NIMODIPINE |