This medication is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for brain hemorrhage (bleeding in the brain) and also rarely used for high blood pressure.  It increases blood flow to injured brain tissue.

Hypersensitivity.

Oral: The recommended dose is 60 mg (two 30 mg capsules) every 4 hours for 21 consecutive days.

It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, on an empty stomach, either 1-hour before a meal, or 2 hours after a meal.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart, liver or kidney disease, any allergy, recent head injury, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness, lightheadedness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Avoid alcohol consumption.

• Monitor blood pressure regularly while taking this medication.

•  Central Nervous System: Dizziness, lightheadedness, headache and depression.
•  Heart: Flushing, fast/slow heart rate, fainting and low blood pressure.
•  Gastrointestinal: Heartburn, stomach upset, constipation, nausea and vomiting.
•  Allergic reactions: Rash, difficulty in swallowing/breathing and swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, arms or legs.

Avoid grapefruit intake while taking this medication.

Store it at controlled room temperature (25°C), and protect from light.