Nimodec 10mg Infusion

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Composition FOR Nimodec 10mg Infusion

Nimodipine(10mg)

food interaction for Nimodec Infusion

alcohol interaction for Nimodec Infusion

pregnancy interaction for Nimodec Infusion

lactation interaction for Nimodec Infusion

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No interaction found/established
Nimodec 10mg Infusion may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
UNSAFE
Nimodec 10mg Infusion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Nimodec 10mg Infusion is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Nimodec 10mg Infusion

Nimodipine(10mg)

Nimodec infusion uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of subarachnoid haemorrhage.

How nimodec infusion works

Nimodec 10mg Infusion is a calcium channel blocker. It relaxes the narrow blood vessels in the brain and makes the blood flow more easily. This prevents brain damage after bleeding around the brain.

Common side effects of nimodec infusion

Rash, Headache, Stomach discomfort, Nausea, Decreased blood pressure, Slow heart rate

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Expert advice FOR Nimodec Infusion

  • Your doctor will monitor your blood pressure and heart rate during the treatment with this medicine.
  • A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Nimodipine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. 

Frequently asked questions FOR Nimodec 10mg Infusion

Nimodipine

Q. What is Nimodec 10mg Infusion?
Nimodec 10mg Infusion belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blockers. Nimodec 10mg Infusion is used to prevent any further damage to the brain function which happens after subarachnoid haemorrhage (bleeding around the brain when a weak nerve in the brain bursts).
Q. How does Nimodec 10mg Infusion work?
Nimodec 10mg Infusion relaxes and widens the blood vessels so that blood can flow easily through them, thereby improving the blood supply to the brain. This as a result decreases brain damage due to internal bleeding in the brain and also prevents vasospasm (reflex narrowing of blood vessels caused by this bleeding).
Q. What precautions do I need to take while taking Nimodec 10mg Infusion?
Talk to your doctor if you ever had head injury or bleeding in and around the brain. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. If you have been taking this medicine through a drip, it is likely that you may be switched to a tablet form of Nimodec 10mg Infusion to continue your treatment, once the drip is stopped. Inform your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, brain or liver. Do not take Nimodec 10mg Infusion if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. Nimodec 10mg Infusion should not be given to children below the age of 18 as the safety of Nimodec 10mg Infusion is not known in children. Do not take antacids for 2 hours before or after taking Nimodec 10mg Infusion as this may prevent the medication from working. Avoid taking alcohol while taking Nimodec 10mg Infusion as it may only worsen the dizziness that may occur as a side effect of Nimodec 10mg Infusion. You should not drive or do anything that requires focus as your alertness may be affected by Nimodec 10mg Infusion. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to conceive, please consult your doctor before taking Nimodec 10mg Infusion.
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Q. How is Nimodec 10mg Infusion administered?
Nimodec 10mg Infusion is administered by a doctor or nurse, using a drip as a slow injection into a vein. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration depending on your illness and your total body weight. Once the drip is stopped, it is likely that you are switched to a tablet form of Nimodec 10mg Infusion to continue your treatment. Follow your doctor;s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Nimodec 10mg Infusion.
Q. Can Nimodec 10mg Infusion be taken along with tablet form of Nimodec 10mg Infusion?
No. Nimodec 10mg Infusion cannot be taken along with tablet form of Nimodec 10mg Infusion. Once the drip is stopped, your doctor may switch you to the tablet form of Nimodec 10mg Infusion to continue your treatment.
Q. What are the side effects of Nimodec 10mg Infusion?
The most common side effects of Nimodec 10mg Infusion are rash, headache, stomach discomfort, nausea, decreased blood pressure or increased heart rate. These are usually not bothersome but you must consult your doctor if any of these worries you or gets worse.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)