Nimodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel antagonist that blocks the flux of extracellular calcium through L-type, voltage-gated calcium channels
DESCRIPTION Nimodipine belongs to the class of pharmacological agents known as calcium channel blockers
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention
But it's thought to relax the blood vessels in your brain to maintain blood flow and possibly prevent vasospasm
INTRODUCTION
Use Caution/Monitor
Nimodipine is used to decrease brain damage that may be caused by a subarachnoid hemorrhage (bleeding in the space surrounding the brain that occurs when a weakened blood vessel in the brain bursts)
Nimodipine is eliminated as metabolites, mainly by dehydrogenation of the dihydropyridine ring and oxidative O-demethylation
It works by increasing the blood flow to injured brain tissue
If surgical intervention is necessary during treatment with nimodipine, continue intravenous therapy for at least 5 days post surgery
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Nimodipine is mostly used to suppress blood vessel spasms General Use
The most common side effects include decreased blood pressure, increased heart rate (tachycardia), headache, stomach discomfort, nausea, rash, muscle cramp, and edema (swelling over the whole body)
It works by increasing the blood flow to injured brain tissue
The median daily nimodipine dose had no independent effect on the occurrence of vasospasm (PO p = 0
Out of the PO nimodipine