Generic Nimotop

Description

Active Ingredient

This medication has Nimodipine as the main active component. This medication is a dihydropyridine derivative and an analog of the calcium channel blocker. It has antihypertensive activity. This active component inhibits the transmembrane influx of calcium ions in response to depolarization in smooth muscle cells. It inhibits the vascular smooth muscle contraction and induces vasodilatation. It has a greater effect on cerebral arteries than peripheral smooth muscle cells and myocardial cells. It inhibits the drug efflux pump P-glycoprotein that is overexpressed in some multi-drug resistant tumors and improves the efficacy of some antineoplastic agents.

Indications

Nimodipine-composed medication is approved to decrease problems due to a certain type of bleeding in the brain like subarachnoid hemorrhage-SAH. This medication is called a calcium channel blocker. The body responds to bleeding by narrowing the blood vessels to slow blood flow naturally. However, when the bleeding is in the brain, restricting blood flow induces more brain damage. Nimotop relaxes the narrowed blood vessels in the brain near the area of bleeding so blood can flow more easily. This process decreases brain damage. This drug may also be used to decrease problems due to stroke.

Action Mechanism

Given medication belongs to a class of drugs known as a calcium channel blocker. The nimotop medication works by relaxing narrowed blood vessels in the brain near the area of bleeding so blood can flow more easily.

Dosages

It is made available in dosage as mentioned below:

• 30 mg: It is to be consumed at least 1 hour before and 2 hours after meals, or as prescribed by the doctor

Note

Aged people may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially dizziness, or swelling of ankles/feet.

FAQ’s

What is Nimotop?

Nimotop is a calcium channel blocker that is used to prevent brain damage caused by reduced blood flow to the brain resulting from an aneurysm (a dilated or ruptured blood vessel in the brain).

How does Nimodipine work?

Nimodipine calms blood vessels, lowering blood pressure.

How to consume Nimotop?

Nimotop is usually taken for 21 days in a row. Take Nimotop on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.

How to store Nimotop?

Store Nimotop medicine at a normal room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Do not freeze. Keep each capsule in the original package until ready to consume it.

What should be avoided while consuming Nimotop?

Grapefruit may interact with Nimotop and lead to unwanted side effects. Avoid the use of grapefruit products. Avoid taking herbal supplements.