NIMODIP TAB

Overview

NIMODIP TAB is a Schedule H drug.

NIMODIP TAB is composed of: NIMODIPINE (30 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: 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

Precautions for NIMODIP 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 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

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Every 4hrs81%
Every 6hrs11%

How long was it prescribed?

15 Days28%
7 Days21%
14 Days18%
21 Days12%
10 Days8%
5 Days8%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

Below 5yrs2%
5 to 12yrs1%
12 to 18yrs1%
18 to 35yrs16%
35 to 50yrs28%
50 to 60yrs27%
60 to 70yrs17%
70yrs and above10%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females50%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Neurosurgeon79%
Neurologist13%
None5%
Cardiologist3%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

LACTIHEP SYP78%
DOLO TAB 650MG75%
RABLET 20MG TAB73%
A TO Z TAB65%
LEVIPIL 500MG TAB64%
CEFTUM 500MG TAB51%
GLYCEROL SYP27%
DEXONA 2MG TAB20%
ECOSPRIN TAB 150MG19%
LEVOFLOX-500MG TAB13%
ECOSPRIN TAB 75MG12%
DIGENE SYP12%
EPTOIN TAB 100MG10%
DEXONA 0.5MG TAB10%
MOISOL EYE-DPS10%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

SERUM POTASSIUM (SEROLOGY)251%
SERUM SODIUM (SEROLOGY)249%
UREA (BIOCHEMISTRY)79%
SERUM CREATININE (SEROLOGY)64%
TLC (HEMATOLOGY)62%
CBC (HEMATOLOGY)34%
PCV TEST (HEMATOLOGY)34%
HB (HEMATOLOGY)34%
LFT (SCREENING)33%
RFT (BIOCHEMISTRY)32%
PLATELET COUNT (HEMATOLOGY)32%
COAGULATION PROFILE (HEMATOLOGY)29%
PT/INR (HEMATOLOGY)19%
BILIRUBIN TOTAL (BIOCHEMISTRY)18%
URINE R/M (BIOCHEMISTRY)16%
SERUM MAGNESIUM (SEROLOGY)14%
TFT (BIOCHEMISTRY)12%
SERUM CALCIUM (SEROLOGY)12%
SERUM GLOBULIN (SEROLOGY)11%
RBC COUNT (HEMATOLOGY)11%
CRP (SEROLOGY)10%
BIOPSY (BIOPSY)10%
URINE ROUTINE (BIOCHEMISTRY)10%

Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?

Plenty of fluids (Diet)10%

Available Alternatives for NIMODIP TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

NIMOCER 30MG TABINR 141 for 10 TABLETSNIMODIPINE 30.0 MG
NIMODEC 30MG TABINR 89 for 10 TABLETSNIMODIPINE 30.0 MG
NIMODIP 30MG TABINR 146 for 10 TABLETSNIMODIPINE 30.0 MG
NIMODIP TABINR 121.15 for 10 TABLETSNIMODIPINE 30 MG
NIMPOD 30MG TABINR 90.91 for 10 TABLETSNIMODIPINE 30.0 MG
VASOTOP 30MG TABINR 60 for 10 TABLETSNIMODIPINE 30.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

NIMODEC 10MG INFUSIONINR 587.95 for 50 ML INFUSIONNIMODIPINE 10.0 MG
NIMODIP 10MG INFUSIONINR 848.5 for 50 ML INFUSIONNIMODIPINE 10.0 MG
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