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How to Take Nimodipine and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Feb 08, 2023

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.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

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

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Nimodipine

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

Trade Names/Brand Names of Nimodipine

India :

Vasotop (30 mg) | Nimocer | Modipine | Modipine (30 mg) | Vasotop | Modipin Inj | Nimodip (10mg/5mL) | Nimodip | Nimodip (30mg) | Nimodip (10 mg)

International :

Nimotop, Nymalize

Last Updated on Feb 08, 2023

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