Nimodec Injection

Nimodec Injection contains nimodipine, a calcium channel blocker. It is used to reduce brain damage following a subarachnoid hemorrhage, which occurs when a weakened blood vessel in the brain ruptures and causes bleeding in the space surrounding the brain. The medication works by relaxing blood vessels in the brain.

Do not take Nimodec Injection if you are allergic to nimodipine or any other ingredients in this medicine. Do not use this injection if you have experienced a heart attack within the month before starting treatment. Do not take this medicine if you have angina with increasing frequency or severity of attacks.

Inform your physician if you have recently sustained a head injury. Tell your physician if you have fluid in the brain, severely elevated intracranial pressure, low blood pressure, liver disease, kidney problems, alcohol dependence, or follow a controlled sodium diet.

Nimodec Injection is not indicated for patients under 18 years of age.

Inform your physician if you experience allergic reactions after receiving this medicine, including swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat; difficulty breathing; rash; itching; nausea; or vomiting.

Used to prevent changes in brain function after subarachnoid hemorrhage

Nimodec Injection, a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker, prevents calcium ion entry into the smooth muscle cells during depolarization, which results in the inhibition of vasoconstriction. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the brain to allow more blood to flow to damaged areas.

Your physician or other healthcare professionals will give this injection to you. This injection will be given as a slow injection intravenously (into a vein). Your doctor will decide the dose and frequency of the medicine based on your disease condition, body weight, and other factors. Do not self-administer the medicine.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Common Decrease in heart rate Decreased blood pressure Nausea Headache Serious Severe allergic reactions Bruise and bleeding

Do not start the treatment with Nimodec Injection within 4 days of drinking grapefruit juice or eating grapefruit. Do not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit while being treated with Nimodec Injection. This medicine can sometimes affect male fertility. Inform your physician if you and your partner are trying to get pregnant during the treatment. Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.