{"product_id":"nimotop-30mg-tablets","title":"Nimotop 30mg Tablets","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNimotop 30mg tablets\u003c\/b\u003e contain the active ingredient nimodipine, which belongs to a class of medications known as \u003cb\u003ecalcium channel blockers (calcium antagonists)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a specialist, prescription-only medication that must be initiated and supervised by a physician, typically in a hospital setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrimary Uses \u0026amp; How It Works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNimotop is primarily prescribed to \u003cb\u003eprevent and treat ischemic neurological deficits\u003c\/b\u003e (brain damage caused by a lack of oxygen) resulting from \u003cb\u003esubarachnoid hemorrhage\u003c\/b\u003e (bleeding in the space surrounding the brain, often from a ruptured aneurysm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen bleeding occurs around the brain, it can trigger dangerous narrowing of the brain's arteries, known as a \u003cb\u003evasospasm\u003c\/b\u003e. Vasospasms block healthy blood flow, risking permanent brain tissue damage. Nimotop works selectively on the blood vessels of the brain to: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eRelax and dilate the cerebral blood vessels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eImprove blood circulation and oxygen delivery to injured brain tissue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eProtect brain function and improve overall neurological recovery. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdministration and Guidance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCourse and Timing:\u003c\/b\u003e Treatment duration and timing relative to a hemorrhage are carefully determined by the medical team managing the condition. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow to Take:\u003c\/b\u003e Tablets must be swallowed whole with water and are generally coordinated around meals as directed by a healthcare professional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMissed Doses:\u003c\/b\u003e If a dose is missed, patients or caregivers should consult the attending physician or nursing staff for instructions on how to resume the schedule. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCRITICAL WARNING:\u003c\/b\u003e Nimotop tablets\/capsules are \u003cb\u003estrictly for oral use\u003c\/b\u003e. If you are using the liquid contents of a capsule or an oral syringe, it must \u003cb\u003enever\u003c\/b\u003e be injected intravenously or parenterally, as doing so can cause fatal cardiac arrest or cardiovascular collapse. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eContraindications \u0026amp; Interactions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou should \u003cb\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e take Nimotop tablets if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eAre currently receiving Nimotop solution through an intravenous drip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eHave had a heart attack within the last month or experience worsening angina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eHave a head injury that caused a traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, as the benefits do not outweigh the risks for this specific condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eAre taking specific medications that severely reduce Nimotop's efficacy, including the antibiotic \u003cb\u003erifampicin\u003c\/b\u003e, or anti-epilepsy drugs like \u003cb\u003ephenobarbital, phenytoin, or carbamazepine\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Grapefruit Rule:\u003c\/b\u003e Do \u003cb\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit while taking Nimotop. Grapefruit stops your body from breaking down the medication, which drastically increases drug levels in your blood and increases the risk of severe side effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePossible Side Effects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBecause Nimotop relaxes blood vessels, it can lower your overall blood pressure. Common side effects include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eLow blood pressure (hypotension)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eDizziness or lightheadedness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eHeadaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eFlushing (warmth or redness in the face\/neck)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eNausea \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTip: To reduce dizziness, rise very slowly from a sitting or lying position.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optum Health Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"100's","offer_id":67653055381804,"sku":null,"price":13545.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false},{"title":"10's","offer_id":67653055414572,"sku":null,"price":1490.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/prescription-required.png?v=1745497922","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.com\/products\/nimotop-30mg-tablets","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}