Nimotop
Designed to support cerebral arterial blood flow to manage neurological safety and alleviate local arterial spasm.
- Category
- Pain & Anti-inflammatories
- Active ingredient
- Nimodipine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 30mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Nimotop, depending on stock.
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
designed to support cerebral arterial blood flow to manage neurological safety and alleviate local arterial spasm.
Mechanism of action
Selectively blocks calcium channels in cerebral arterial walls, preventing arterial spasms and subsequent tissue ischaemia.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if potential benefit outweighs risk. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Nimotop is the originator brand name, made by Bayer. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Bayer.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Nimodipine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.