Nimocal 3030mg
Tablet
Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Nimocal 30 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Nimocal 30 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the develop... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Nimocal 30 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Nimocal 30 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Nimocal 30 is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nimocal 30 may not be needed... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Nimocal 30 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nimocal 30 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Nimocal 30 is a medicine used to treat and prevent further damage to the brain after bleeding around the brain (subarachnoid hemorrhage or SAH). It is k... View More
Uses of Nimocal 30
- Subarachnoid haemorrhage
Side effects of Nimocal 30
- Decreased blood pressure
- Headache
- Increased heart rate
- Nausea
- Rash
- Stomach discomfort
- Edema (swelling)
- Muscle cramp
How to use Nimocal 30
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nimocal 30 may be taken wi... View More
How Nimocal 30 works
Nimocal 30 is a calcium channel blocker. It relaxes the narrow blood vessels in the brain and makes the blood flow more easily. This prevents brain dama... View More
- Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
- Do not take any antacids for 2 hours before or after taking Nimocal 30 as it may affect the working of the medicine.
- A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Nimocal 30. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, ... View More
- Your doctor will monitor your blood pressure and heart rate during the treatment with this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Indication
Subarachnoid haemorrhage, Stroke prevention
Administration
Cap: Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take on an empty stomach 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals. Tab: May be taken with or without food. Take consis... View More
Adult Dose
Oral Prophylaxis of neurological deficit following subarachnoid haemorrhage Adult: 60 mg 4 hrly beginning w/in 4 days of onset of haemorrhage and cont... View More
Contraindication
Use w/in 1 mth of MI or an episode of unstable angina. Concomitant use w/ potent CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. clarithromycin, ritonavir, ketoconazole, nefazo... View More
Mode of Action
Nimodipine inhibits inflow of Ca ions into cells by blocking Ca channels or select voltage-sensitive areas resulting in relaxation of vascular smooth mu... View More
Precaution
Patients w/ cerebral oedema or severely raised intracranial pressure. Contents of oral capsules should be given only by mouth or through a feeding tube.... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Reduction in systemic blood pressure (1-8%),Diarrhea (2-4%),Headache (1-4%),Abdominal discomfort (2%),Rash (1-2%) <1% Heart failure,Arrhythmi... View More
Interaction
Plasma concentration and efficacy may be significantly reduced when administered w/ strong CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenobarbita... View More
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