Prevention Of Ischaemic Neurological Deficits Following Subarachnoid Haemorrhage:
Oral:
Adults: 2 Tab Four Hrly Starting Within 4 Days Of Subarachnoid Haemorrhage And Continue For 21 Days.
Treatment Of Neurological Deficits Following Subarachnoid Haemorrhage:
By IV Infusion:
Adults: 1 Mg/hr, By IV Infusion For First 2 Hr, Then 2 Mg/hr For a Minimum of 5 Days, Max 14 Days. Patients Weighing Under 70 Kg Or With Unstable Bp, Start On 0.5 Mg/hr
Children: Not Recommended.
Content
Tab 30mg: Nimodipine 30mg.
Infusion Per ml: Nimodipnie 0.2mg; 50 ml Soln.
Pregnancy
Caution Advised
Stability
Dihydropyridine Calcium-channel Blockers
Contra Indications
None Known
Precautions
None Known
Lactation
Not Recommended
Side Effects
Hypotension
Flushing
Headache
Changes In Heart Rate
Gi Upset
Transient Rise In Liver Enzymes May Occur With Infusion.