Nimotop
Nimodipine capsules to reduce brain damage after a subarachnoid haemorrhage. They prevent the brain's arteries from going into spasm.
- Category
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories
- Active ingredient
- Nimodipine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 30mg
This listing uses Nimotop as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Nimotop vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Nimotop details
- Alternative names
- nimodipine
- Therapeutic class
- Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker
- Pharmacological class
- Cerebral Vasodilator
- Known off-label uses
- migraine
- Contraindications
- concurrent use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- hypotension; diarrhoea; flushing
- Serious side effects
- severe cardiovascular collapse, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Bayer
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Protect from light.
- Drug interactions
- Clarithromycin; Rifampin; Antihypertensives
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Patient summary
Nimodipine capsules to reduce brain damage after a subarachnoid haemorrhage. They prevent the brain's arteries from going into spasm.
Mechanism of action
Selectively blocks calcium channels in cerebral arterial walls, preventing arterial spasms and subsequent tissue ischaemia.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefit outweighs risk. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Nimotop is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Nimodipine, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.