Active ingredient of Nimotop
Nimotop contains the active substance nimodipine, which is considered calcium antagonist.
Nimotop uses
Nemotop is not used to treat brain bleeding, but nimotop uses include preventing brain changes after bleeding around it.
Nimotop dosage
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You should follow the doctor's instructions regarding the prescribed dose of nimotop.
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Recommended dosage 2 tablets every 4 hours, maximum daily dosage of 12 tablets (360mg).
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You should continue taking the medication for the period prescribed by the doctor, which may be up to 21 days.
Nimotop side effects
Nimotop may cause some side effects, such as:
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Low blood pressure.
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Slow heart rhythm.
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Easy bruising and bleeding due to lack of platelet count.
Nimotop contraindications
Nemotop tablets are not used in case of:
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Simultaneously get the nimotop solution via drip.
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Suffering from a heart attack in the last month.
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angina.
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Allergy to its active substance.
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Take some medications, such as rifampicin, phenobarbital, phenytoin, or carbamazepine.
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Not used for persons under 18 years of age.
Nimotop precautions
A doctor or pharmacist should be consulted before taking nimotop tablets in case:
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Exposure to a brain injury causes bleeding around the brain.
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Suffering from fluid in the brain or high intracranial pressure.
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Low blood pressure.
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liver disease.
Nimotop and pregnancy
You should consult a doctor before taking nimotop during pregnancy.
Nimotop and lactation
Nimotop is not used during breastfeeding.
Nimotop interactions
Nimotop may interact with certain medications, so you should consult a doctor before taking it along with any other medication, especially:
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Blood pressure drugs.
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Peptic ulcer drugs.
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Antidepressants.
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HIV medicines.
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Antibiotics.
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Anti-epilepsy drugs.
Preservation and storage of the drug
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Keep out of children's reach.
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Keep at a temperature below 30 ° C.
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The drug is not used after expiry.
