Nimotop
This medication is indicated for neurological recovery after subarachnoid haemorrhage utilized to mitigate vasospasm and support brain cell protection.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Nimodipine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 30mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Nimotop vary by country.
Nimotop details
- Condition
- Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
- Therapeutic class
- Calcium Channel Blocker
- Pharmacological class
- Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to nimodipine; concomitant use of rifampicin
- Precautions and warnings
- may impair ability to drive or operate machinery; monitor blood pressure
- Minor side effects
- headache; flushing
- Moderate side effects
- hypotension; nausea; dizziness
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Originator
- Bayer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C in the original container.
- Drug interactions
- Grapefruit; Anticonvulsants
- Age restrictions
- Not for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Do not use. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Serious side effects
severe hypotension, requires immediate medical attention; bradycardia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
This medication is indicated for neurological recovery after subarachnoid haemorrhage utilized to mitigate vasospasm and support brain cell protection.
Mechanism of action
Nimodipine is a calcium antagonist that preferentially dilates cerebral blood vessels by preventing the influx of calcium ions into vascular smooth muscle cells.
What you will receive
Nimotop is the originator brand name, made by Bayer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Bayer and do not ship the original Nimotop.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Nimodipine) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Nimotop
Nimotop is a pharmaceutical treatment from Bayer containing the active ingredient Nimodipine. It is designed to manage the neurological effects that can follow a subarachnoid haemorrhage. This medication is supplied as a 30mg tablet, providing a specific therapeutic formulation for patient care.
Buying Nimotop online
Nimotop is registered across 14 markets globally, including Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia, with availability also in Taiwan, South Korea and Japan. While generic versions of Nimodipine, often made in India, are more affordable than the original brand, many patients prefer the quality and consistency of the Bayer product. Nimotop is one of the most ordered treatments across the region, accessible online for delivery to your location, providing a straightforward solution for expats and residents living far from a fully stocked pharmacy.