Generic Nimodipine
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	Nimotop
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	Nimotop

Nimotop Infusion

* NIMODIPINE

Nimotop Drug Information

The drug is a calcium blocking agent which relaxes the smooth muscle of the brain small blood vessels, thus facilitating widening of narrowed vessels, improving blood flow, reducing blood pressure. It is administered to reduce ischemic deficits in patients having subarachnoid hemorrhage from ruptured intracranial berry aneurysms.

Nimotop Drug Dosage

The drug is administered orally in 30 mg dosage capsules in cases of subarachnoid hemorrhage. Treatment should start within 96 hours following the hemorrhage. The Nimodipine dosage is 60 mg taken every four hours in the course of 21 days. It is preferable to take it at least one hour before meals or alternatively two hours following meals.

If the patient is unconscious or Nimodipine is administered in the period of surgery, the capsule contents capsule is transferred to a syringe to be administered into the patient's naso-gastric tube, after which normal saline solution is used to wash it down. The drug is sold in the dosage of 30 mg. At North Meds the available quantities include the generic drug which can be bought as cheap Nimotop in dosages of 30 mg, and also the brand drug which is available in dosages of 30 mg. Buy discount Nimotop in assorted quantities from North Meds by conveniently ordering online.

Side Effects and Precautions for Nimotop

Common side effects include flushing, nausea, diarrhea and headache. Severe side effects include dizziness, irregular heartbeat, depression, weakness, fatigue, rash, hives, facial swelling, bloody or black stools, yellowing of skin or eyes. Patients should not buy Nimotop if they are allergic to any of its ingredients. Consult the physician regarding concomitant use of other medications as they may interact with the drug. Blood pressure should be monitored regularly during treatment, especially in patients with impaired hepatic function. Nimotop should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women.

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