Nimodipine (Nimotop)
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Nimotop contains Nimodipine and is used after a brain haemorrhage to protect the brain by improving blood flow.
Drug Information
8 reviews for Nimodipine (Nimotop)
Nimotop contains Nimodipine.
Nimodipine is a medicine used in hospital after a certain kind of brain bleed called a subarachnoid haemorrhage (bleeding around the brain, often from a burst blood vessel).
After this kind of bleed, blood vessels in the brain can suddenly tighten a few days later, which can cause brain damage. Nimodipine helps prevent this and improves recovery.
What is it used for?
- Preventing brain damage after a subarachnoid haemorrhage
How does it work?
Nimodipine relaxes blood vessels, especially those in the brain, by stopping calcium from entering their muscle cells. This helps keep blood flowing to the brain.
This information is written in simple words to help you understand this product. It does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Read these points before you start. If any of them apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist first.
- It is usually started in hospital and must be taken exactly as directed.
- It can lower blood pressure. Your blood pressure will be checked often.
- Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice.
- It reacts with some medicines, including some seizure medicines (phenytoin, carbamazepine), rifampicin and some antifungals.
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every other medicine, vitamin or herbal product you use.
- Keep this product out of the reach and sight of children.
Like all medicines, Nimotop can cause side effects, but not everybody gets them.
Common side effects
- Low blood pressure, dizziness
- Headache
- Flushing
- Feeling sick
These are usually mild and often get better as your body gets used to it. Tell your doctor if they bother you or do not go away.
Stop using it and get medical help straight away if you notice:
- Very low blood pressure: fainting, feeling cold and clammy
- A very slow or fast heartbeat
- Any new weakness, confusion or severe headache
This is not a complete list. If you notice anything unusual, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- The usual dose is 60 mg (two 30 mg tablets) every 4 hours, for 21 days.
- Swallow the tablets whole with water, ideally 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
- Keep taking it every 4 hours day and night, as your care team tells you.
If you miss a dose: Take it as soon as you remember, then carry on every 4 hours. Never take two doses at once.
If you use too much: Contact your doctor, a poison control centre or your local emergency number straight away, even if you feel fine. Take the pack with you.
How to store it: Keep it in its original pack at room temperature (below 25°C / 77°F), away from heat, damp and direct sunlight. Do not use it after the expiry date.
- QWhy do I need Nimotop every 4 hours?
- A
It leaves the body quickly, so frequent doses keep a steady level to protect the brain.
- QHow long will I take Nimotop?
- A
Usually for 21 days after the bleed.
- QCan I drink grapefruit juice with Nimotop?
- A
No. It can raise the amount of medicine in your blood too much.

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