Nimotop
Nimotop is a medicine that helps prevent and treat brain damage caused by narrowed blood vessels after a certain type of brain bleeding.
Form
infuusioneste, liuos
Strength
0.2 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Nimodipine
Manufacturer
Laboratoire X.O
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose based on your individual needs.
Method
The medicine is given as a continuous drip into a vein, usually through a central line, using a special pump.
Important
Your doctor will determine the maximum daily dose for you.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Nausea (feeling sick)
- •Low blood pressure, widening of blood vessels
- •Fast heartbeat
- •Headache
- •Allergic reactions, rash
- •Low number of platelets in the blood (which help with clotting)
RARE
- •Symptoms at the injection or infusion site, such as vein inflammation or blood clots in the vein
- •Temporary increase in liver enzyme levels (seen in blood tests)
- •Blocked intestine
- •Slow heartbeat
Important Warnings
- Do not use Nimotop if you are allergic to nimodipine or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver problems, kidney failure, or low blood pressure.
- Inform your doctor if you have swelling in your brain or increased pressure in your head.
- Mention to your doctor if you have unstable chest pain (angina) or have had a heart attack in the last 4 weeks.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking other medicines that can harm your kidneys, such as certain antibiotics (aminoglycosides, cephalosporins) or furosemide.
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- This medicine contains alcohol. Be careful if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, a child, or have liver disease or epilepsy.
- This medicine contains sodium. If you are on a low-sodium diet, discuss this with your doctor.
- Nimotop can increase the effects of other blood pressure medicines. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you take, especially those for blood pressure or erectile dysfunction.
- Nimotop should only be used during pregnancy if absolutely necessary. Breastfeeding is not recommended while using this medicine.
- This medicine may cause dizziness, which could affect your ability to drive or use machines. Be careful.