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About Nimodec 10mg Infusion

NIMODIPINE belongs to the group of medicines called 'calcium channel blockers' used to prevent brain function changes after bleeding (haemorrhage) in the brain due to stroke or trauma. Subarachnoid haemorrhage is the bleeding around the brain, usually bleeding from aneurysm (a weakened area in a blood vessel).
 
NIMODIPINE contains ‘Nimodipine’ that relaxes the smooth muscles of the small blood vessels in the brain, allowing narrowed blood vessels to open up, making it easier for the blood to flow. This helps increase blood flow & circulation, reduces the blood pressure, prevents spasm in a blood vessel and lowers the risk of damage caused by insufficient blood flow to the brain after bleeding. 
 

Uses of Nimodec 10mg Infusion

Brain haemorrhage 

Medicinal Benefits of Nimodec 10mg Infusion

The NIMODIPINE belongs to the group of medicines called calcium channel blockers used to prevent brain function changes after subarachnoid haemorrhage (bleeding around the brain). NIMODIPINE relaxes the smooth muscles of the small blood vessels in the brain, allowing narrowed blood vessels to open up, making it easier for the blood to flow. This helps increase blood flow and circulation, reduces the blood pressure, prevents spasm in a blood vessel and lowers the risk of damage caused by insufficient blood flow to the brain after bleeding. 

Directions for Use

Take NIMODIPINE on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. You are advised to take NIMODIPINE exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will advise for how long you need to take NIMODIPINE based on your medical condition. Tablet: Swallow NIMODIPINE as a whole with water, do not chew or break the tablet. Infusion: A healthcare professional will administer the infusion, do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Nimodec 10mg Infusion

• Nausea
• Stomach upset
• Headache
• Light-headedness
• Irregular heartbeat
• Muscle pain
• Hypotension

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take NIMODIPINE if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have had a heart attack in the last month or have angina. Before taking NIMODIPINE if you have/had head injury, talk to your doctor severely raised pressure in the skull, low blood pressure, alcoholism, kidney, liver problems or if you are on a sodium diet. The capsule's liquid should not be injected as it might cause serious life-threatening side effects such as cardiac arrest, cardiovascular collapse, low blood pressure, slow heart rate and death. Consult your doctor before taking NIMODIPINE if you are pregnant. Avoid breastfeeding while taking NIMODIPINE. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert as NIMODIPINE may cause dizziness and decreased alertness. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking NIMODIPINE as it might cause increased dizziness. NIMODIPINE is not recommended for anyone below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

 NIMODIPINE may have interaction with anti-hypertensive (nifedipine, diltiazem, atenolol, propranolol, verapamil, methyldopa), antacid (cimetidine), anti-convulsant (phenobarbitone, phenytoin, carbamazepine, sodium valproate), anti-depressant (fluoxetine, nefazodone), diuretic (furosemide), anti-HIV (indinavir, ritonavir, nelfinavir, saquinavir), anti-fungal (ketoconazole), antibiotic (quinupristin+dalfopristin), aminoglycosides and cephalosporins.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

NIMODIPINE may have interactions with low blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, liver and kidney disease.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Avoid alcohol consumption while taking NIMODIPINE as it might cause increased dizziness.

PREGNANCY

NIMODIPINE belongs to pregnancy category C. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe you NIMODIPINE only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

BREAST FEEDING

Avoid breastfeeding while on treatment with NIMODIPINE.

DRIVING

NIMODIPINE may cause dizziness and decreased alertness. Drive and operate machinery only if you are alert.

LIVER

Dose adjustment may be needed. NIMODIPINE should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

KIDNEY

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.