Subarachnoid Haemorrhage

A subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) is bleeding into the subarachnoid space, the fluid-filled gap between the brain and the surrounding membranes. It strikes suddenly, most often when an aneurysm ruptures, and is a medical emergency requiring immediate hospital treatment.

Medicine used to treat Subarachnoid Haemorrhage

Nimotop

Nimodipine

30mg

This medication is indicated for neurological recovery after subarachnoid haemorrhage utilized to mitigate vasospasm and support brain cell protection.

From $1.01 / tablet View

The hallmark and what happens next

The classic warning is a “thunderclap headache”, an intensely severe head pain that peaks within seconds, often described as the worst of a person’s life. It may be accompanied by vomiting, neck stiffness, sensitivity to light, and sometimes brief loss of consciousness.

After the initial bleed, the main danger is delayed cerebral ischaemia: blood products in the subarachnoid fluid trigger arterial spasm, reducing blood flow and risking further brain injury in the days following the haemorrhage. Nimodipine, a calcium channel blocker from the heart and blood pressure drug class, is given routinely to relax those spasming vessels and reduce the risk of stroke in this critical window.

Any sudden, severe headache that feels unlike previous headaches demands emergency assessment immediately, do not wait.