Nimodipine is a medicine that acts directly on the bloodstream of the brain, helping to prevent and treat brain changes such as spasms or narrowing in blood vessels, especially those that occur after a brain bleed.
This medicine works by dilating the blood vessels in the brain so that the bloodstream can flow more easily, which helps protect the neurons from damage caused by cerebral ischemia. It is therefore also useful in treating brain changes caused by aging.
Nimodipine is found in the 30 mg dose, and may be in its generic form or with commercial names, such as Vasodipine, Myocardil, Myocardium, Noodipine, Eugerial, Nimobal, Nimotop or Nimopax, and can be purchased from major pharmacies with prescription, for a price ranging from $ 15 to 60 reais, depending on the brand and the amount of tablets in the package.
What is it for
Nimodipine is an active principle used in the prevention and treatment of neurological deficits due to ischemia caused in the spasm of the cerebral blood vessels, especially what occurs due to a subarachnoid hemorrhage due to aneurysm rupture. Understand the causes and how to identify the cerebral hemorrhage.
Because Nimodipine protects neurons and stabilizes their functions, this medicine may also be indicated for treatment of brain changes resulting from aging, such as memory impairment, concentration, behavior, emotional lability or reduced mental capacity.
How to take
The recommended dose is 1 tablet of nimodipine 3 times daily.
It is not necessary to take with meals, and the tablet should not be chewed. The dose of the medicine may vary according to the medical indication, depending on the patient's needs.
Who should not use
This medicine should not be used by children, adolescents, pregnant women or women who are breast-feeding.
Possible side effects
The most common side effects that may be caused by nimodipine include gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, insomnia, feeling of weakness, restlessness, falling blood pressure or heart rate, red skin, swelling in the legs and fall of platelet levels in the blood.
