What is Nimodip (Nimodipine) used for?

Nimodip (Nimodipine) is an oral medication prescribed to prevent brain damage caused by bleeding on the surface of the brain following the rupture of a blood vessel. The medication is a calcium channel blocker that operates by relaxing blood vessels in the body to increase blood flow reducing the chances of any buildup causing damage to the brain. Your physician may also prescribe it to treat other unlisted conditions.

How should I use Nimodip (Nimodipine)?

Nimodip (Nimodipine) should be used strictly according to your physician's instructions to get the most effective results from treatment. The typical dosage is one tablet taken every four hours immediately following the onset of bleeding in the brain. Your individual directions will be determined by your physician based on your current health condition and the severity of your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole along with a large glass of water. They may be taken with or without food, but a meal or snack is recommended before use if you experience nausea. Never change the form of the tablets by crushing or splitting them as this may destroy or alter the effects of their contents. Ask your physician any questions you have about the medicine to make sure you are using it correctly.

What are the side effects of Nimodip (Nimodipine)?

Side effects that may occur during the use of Nimodip (Nimodipine) include:

• Headaches
• Upset stomach or diarrhea
• Mild nausea
• Mild skin rash

More serious side effects that may require emergency medical attention are easier bleeding, sensitive skin, faintness, slowed heart rate, or unusual swelling. Immediately inform your physician about any unusual or worrying symptoms you encounter to make sure the correct adjustments are made to your dosage or application frequency to prevent further complications from occurring.

Please Note

Do not begin using Nimodip (Nimodipine) if you have angina, porphyrias, bleeding in the brain caused by a head injury, or if you have recently had a heart attack. Also inform your physician if you have cirrhosis of the liver, raised pressure within the skull, cerebral edema, hypotension, or kidney disease. These conditions may cause unexpected problems during treatment requiring special alterations to your regimen.

Strictly follow all instructions provided to you by your physician or pharmacist while using Nimodip (Nimodipine). Optimum and safe dosage can differ based on the patient and the condition being treated.

As this medication may be unsafe for certain patients, it is essential you always inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as well as if you have any allergies, other illnesses, or ongoing health conditions, and if you are taking any other form of medication, supplements, or herbal products.

Immediately seek emergency medical care if you have an allergic or hypersensitive reaction. Common signs of a reaction include hives, swelling, skin rashes, chest pains, as well as trouble breathing or swallowing.