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Nimodipine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Nimodipine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Nimodipine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Nimodipine is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Nimodipine safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Nimodipine. If you are pregnant, do not take Nimodipine without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Nimodipine safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Nimodipine. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Nimodipine on the Kidneys?
Nimodipine does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Nimodipine on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Nimodipine on the liver, information on safety of Nimodipine for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Nimodipine on the Heart?
Nimodipine may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Nimodipine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nimodipine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nimodipine habit forming or addictive?
Nimodipine is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Nimodipine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Nimodipine can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Nimodipine only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Nimodipine in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Nimodipine
Nimodipine may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nimodipine
Consumption of alcohol and Nimodipine together may have severe effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Nimotop® (nimodipine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 550
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 911-913