Nimodipine

Generic name: nimodipine [ nih-MO-dih-peen ]
Brand names: Nymalize, Nimotop
Dosage forms: oral capsule (30 mg); oral liquid (30 mg/10 mL; 30 mg/5 mL; 60 mg/10 mL; 60 mg/20 mL)
Drug class:Calcium channel blocking agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Apr 19, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is nimodipine?

Nimodipine is a calcium channel blocker that is used to prevent brain damage caused by reduced blood flow to the brain resulting from aneurysm (a dilated or ruptured blood vessel in the brain).

Nimodipine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Many drugs can interact, and some drugs should not be used together.

The liquid from a nimodipine capsule should never be injected through a needle into the body, or death may occur.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use nimodipine if you are allergic to it.

Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with nimodipine. Your doctor may change your treatment plan if you also use:

• nefazodone;

• an antibiotic--clarithromycin, telithromycin;

• antifungal medicine--itraconazole, ketoconazole; o

• antiviral medicine to treat HIV/AIDS--indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir.

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