Drug name
Nimotop (Nimodipine)
Drug Instruction
This medication is prescribed to ameliorate symptoms which are caused by cramps as a result of a brain bleeding (ruptured blood vessels).
Intake Instructions
Please make sure to intake this medication exactly as predetermined. If the capsules can not be swallowed, please take the liquid inside the capsule out as it can be given through a feeding tube. For best effects, this preparates must be started to be taken within 4 days of the brain hemorrhage and given every 4 hours for 3 weeks.
Drug Category and Mechanism
Nimotop (nimodipine) represents a category of pharmacological agents named as calcium channel blockers.
Missed Dose
Should you miss a dose of this medicine please take it asap. If you find you have missed the previous dosage when it is almost time for your next dose, you should better skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Taking double or extra doses at once is not recommended. If more than one dose is missed, please contact your attending medical doctor or health care provider.
Storage
The best conditions to keep the medicine is at 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). The container where the medicine is stored should be tightly closed. It should be also strictly protected from moisture, heat and light.
Safety Precautions
Taking the medicine is not recommended in case:
heart problems, lung troubles, allergies (especially drug allergies).
Please note that this medication should be used only if benefits exceed the risks needed during pregnancy. Please necessarily discuss the risks and benefits with your health care provider. It is not yet explored known if this medication outfalls into the breast milk. Please note that breast-feeding is not recommended while using this medicine. Please contact your health care provider before breast-feeding.
Probable Side Effects
Emesis, stomach upset, diarrhea, headache, decreased pulse or flushing may occur the first several days as your body adapts to the medication.
Please discuss with your health care provider if any of the mentioned most COMMON side effects afterglow or become or causing bother:
Depressing conditions changes in mood, skin rash, tumor hands or feet, hard breathing, wheezing, muscle spasms, uncommon bruising or bleeding. If you experience other effects which were not listed above, please immediately contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Extra Information
An important note: This medicine is for you only. Sharing this medicine with others is not recommended.
This medication has been prescribed for the treatment of migraine headache.