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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 12:54 PM IST

About Nimodec 30Mg Tablet

Nimodec 30Mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called 'calcium channel blockers' used to prevent brain function changes after subarachnoid haemorrhage (bleeding around the brain) due to stroke or trauma. Subarachnoid haemorrhage is bleeding around the brain, usually bleeding from an aneurysm (a weakened area in a blood vessel).
 
Nimodec 30Mg Tablet contains ‘Nimodipine’ that relaxes the smooth muscles of the small blood vessels in the brain, allowing narrowed blood vessels to open up, making it easier for the blood to flow. This helps increase blood flow & circulation, reduces blood pressure, prevents spasms in blood vessels and lowers the risk of damage caused by insufficient blood flow to the brain after bleeding. 
 
You are advised to take Nimodec 30Mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience common side-effects such as nausea, stomach upset, headache, light-headedness, irregular heartbeat and muscle pain. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side-effects persist or worsen. 
 
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Nimodec 30Mg Tablet. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert as Nimodec 30Mg Tablet may cause dizziness and decreased alertness. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Nimodec 30Mg Tablet as it might cause increased dizziness. Nimodec 30Mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as safety and effectiveness have not been established. 

Uses of Nimodec 30Mg Tablet

Prevent brain function changes after subarachnoid haemorrhage (bleeding around the brain).

Medicinal Benefits

Nimodec 30Mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called calcium channel blockers used to prevent brain function changes after subarachnoid haemorrhage (bleeding around the brain). Nimodec 30Mg Tablet relaxes the smooth muscles of the small blood vessels in the brain, allowing narrowed blood vessels to open up, making it easier for the blood to flow. This helps increase blood flow and circulation, reduces blood pressure, prevents spasms in blood vessels and lowers the risk of damage caused by insufficient blood flow to the brain after bleeding. 

Directions for Use

Take Nimodec 30Mg Tablet on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Swallow Nimodec 30Mg Tablet as a whole with water, do not chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Nimodec 30Mg Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Stomach upset
  • Headache
  • Light-headedness
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Muscle pain
  • Hypotension

Drug Warnings

Do not take Nimodec 30Mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components, if you have had a heart attack in the last month or have angina. Inform your doctor if you have/had a head injury, severely raised pressure in the skull, low blood pressure, alcoholism, kidney/liver problems or if you are on a sodium diet. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Nimodec 30Mg Tablet. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert as Nimodec 30Mg Tablet may cause dizziness and decreased alertness. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Nimodec 30Mg Tablet as it might cause increased dizziness. Nimodec 30Mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Nimodec 30Mg Tablet may have interaction with anti-hypertensive (nifedipine, diltiazem, atenolol, propranolol, verapamil, methyldopa), antacid (cimetidine), anti-convulsant (phenobarbitone, phenytoin, carbamazepine, sodium valproate), anti-depressant (fluoxetine, nefazodone), diuretic (furosemide), anti-HIV (indinavir, ritonavir, nelfinavir, saquinavir), anti-fungal (ketoconazole), antibiotic (quinupristin+dalfopristin), aminoglycosides, cephalosporins, and herbal supplement used to treat depression (St. John’s wort).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking Nimodec 30Mg Tablet. Treatment with Nimodec 30Mg Tablet should not be started within 4 days of eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, liver or kidney disease.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • NIFEDIPINE
  • DILTIAZEM
  • ATENOLOL
  • PROPRANOLOL
  • VERAMAPIL
  • METHYLDOPA
  • CIMETIDINE
  • PHENOBARBITONE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • SODIUM VALPROATE
  • FLUOXETINE
  • NEFAZODONE
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • INDINAVIR
  • RITONAVIR
  • NELFINAVIR
  • SAQUINAVIR
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • QUINUPRISTIN+DALFOPRISTIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Maintain a healthy weight with proper diet and exercise.
  • Include foods such as whole-grain bread, low-fat dairy products, lean meat, beans and fish.
  • Exercise as directed by the physician. It helps in lowering blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and weight.
  • Manage stress with meditation, music or deep breathing.

Special Advise

  • Regular monitoring of blood pressure levels and heart rate is advised.
  • Your doctor may advise regular liver function tests, and blood tests to check your progress.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Subarachnoid haemorrhage: Subarachnoid haemorrhage is bleeding in the subarachnoid space in the brain, usually bleeding from an aneurysm (a weakened area in the blood vessel). Subarachnoid space is the space where cerebrospinal fluid circulates, which protects the brain from injury. Due to haemorrhage, the blood supply to the brain is reduced, which leads to disruption of brain functions leading to its damage. The main symptom of subarachnoid haemorrhage is a sudden, severe headache. Other symptoms include neck pain, shoulder pain, confusion, seizures, irritability, double vision and rapid alertness loss. 

About Nimodec 30Mg Tablet

Nimodec 30Mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called 'calcium channel blockers' used to prevent brain function changes after subarachnoid haemorrhage (bleeding around the brain) due to stroke or trauma. Subarachnoid haemorrhage is bleeding around the brain, usually bleeding from an aneurysm (a weakened area in a blood vessel).
 
Nimodec 30Mg Tablet contains ‘Nimodipine’ that relaxes the smooth muscles of the small blood vessels in the brain, allowing narrowed blood vessels to open up, making it easier for the blood to flow. This helps increase blood flow & circulation, reduces blood pressure, prevents spasms in blood vessels and lowers the risk of damage caused by insufficient blood flow to the brain after bleeding. 
 
You are advised to take Nimodec 30Mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience common side-effects such as nausea, stomach upset, headache, light-headedness, irregular heartbeat and muscle pain. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side-effects persist or worsen. 
 
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Nimodec 30Mg Tablet. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert as Nimodec 30Mg Tablet may cause dizziness and decreased alertness. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Nimodec 30Mg Tablet as it might cause increased dizziness. Nimodec 30Mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age as safety and effectiveness have not been established. 

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Composition

NIMODIPINE-30MG

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

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Uses of Nimodec 30Mg Tablet

Prevent brain function changes after subarachnoid haemorrhage (bleeding around the brain).

Medicinal Benefits

Nimodec 30Mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called calcium channel blockers used to prevent brain function changes after subarachnoid haemorrhage (bleeding around the brain). Nimodec 30Mg Tablet relaxes the smooth muscles of the small blood vessels in the brain, allowing narrowed blood vessels to open up, making it easier for the blood to flow. This helps increase blood flow and circulation, reduces blood pressure, prevents spasms in blood vessels and lowers the risk of damage caused by insufficient blood flow to the brain after bleeding. 

Side Effects of Nimodec 30Mg Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Stomach upset
  • Headache
  • Light-headedness
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Muscle pain
  • Hypotension

Directions for Use

Take Nimodec 30Mg Tablet on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Swallow Nimodec 30Mg Tablet as a whole with water, do not chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Nimodec 30Mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components, if you have had a heart attack in the last month or have angina. Inform your doctor if you have/had a head injury, severely raised pressure in the skull, low blood pressure, alcoholism, kidney/liver problems or if you are on a sodium diet. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Nimodec 30Mg Tablet. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert as Nimodec 30Mg Tablet may cause dizziness and decreased alertness. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Nimodec 30Mg Tablet as it might cause increased dizziness. Nimodec 30Mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Therapeutic Class

VASODILATORS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • NIFEDIPINE
  • DILTIAZEM
  • ATENOLOL
  • PROPRANOLOL
  • VERAMAPIL
  • METHYLDOPA
  • CIMETIDINE
  • PHENOBARBITONE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • SODIUM VALPROATE
  • FLUOXETINE
  • NEFAZODONE
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • INDINAVIR
  • RITONAVIR
  • NELFINAVIR
  • SAQUINAVIR
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • QUINUPRISTIN+DALFOPRISTIN

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Maintain a healthy weight with proper diet and exercise.
  • Include foods such as whole-grain bread, low-fat dairy products, lean meat, beans and fish.
  • Exercise as directed by the physician. It helps in lowering blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and weight.
  • Manage stress with meditation, music or deep breathing.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Regular monitoring of blood pressure levels and heart rate is advised.
  • Your doctor may advise regular liver function tests, and blood tests to check your progress.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Subarachnoid haemorrhage: Subarachnoid haemorrhage is bleeding in the subarachnoid space in the brain, usually bleeding from an aneurysm (a weakened area in the blood vessel). Subarachnoid space is the space where cerebrospinal fluid circulates, which protects the brain from injury. Due to haemorrhage, the blood supply to the brain is reduced, which leads to disruption of brain functions leading to its damage. The main symptom of subarachnoid haemorrhage is a sudden, severe headache. Other symptoms include neck pain, shoulder pain, confusion, seizures, irritability, double vision and rapid alertness loss. 

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