Nimotop - Nimodipine - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Nimotop.
• Nimotop
• nim-OH-duh-peen

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, especially of.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• Try to take each dose at the scheduled time.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, weakness, slowed or irregular heartbeat, nausea, drowsiness, confusion, and slurred speech.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to improve symptoms caused by spasms as a result of a brain hemorrhage (ruptured blood vessels).

Nimotop Storage Instructions

• Store this medication at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.

Read Before Using Nimotop (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication exactly as prescribed.
• If the capsules can not be swallowed, the liquid inside the capsule may be taken out and given through a feeding tube.
• For best results, this medication must be started within 4 days of the brain hemorrhage and given every 4 hours for 3 weeks.

Nimotop Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication has been used in the treatment of migraine headache.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, stomach upset, diarrhea, headache, slowed pulse or flushing may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
• Notify your doctor if you develop.