Nimodipino is a medication that acts directly on the blood circulation of the brain, helping to prevent and treat brain changes, such as spasms or narrowing of blood vessels, especially those that occur after brain bleeding.
This medicine works by causing the blood vessels in the brain to dilate, so that blood circulation can flow more easily, which helps protect neurons from damage caused by cerebral ischemia. Therefore, it is also useful in the treatment of brain changes caused by aging.
Nimodipino is found in the dose of 30 mg, and can be in its generic form or with commercial names, such as Vasodipine, Miocardil, Miocardia, Noodipina, Eugerial, Nimobal, Nimotop or Nimopax, for example, and can be purchased in the main pharmacies, with prescription, for a price ranging from R $ 15 to R $ 60, depending on the brand and the quantity of pills in the packaging.
What is it for
Nimodipine is an active ingredient used in the prevention and treatment of neurological deficiencies due to ischemia caused by spasm of cerebral blood vessels, especially that which occurs due to subarachnoid hemorrhage due to an aneurysm rupture. Better understand the causes and how to identify cerebral hemorrhage.
As Nimodipino protects neurons and stabilizes their functions, this medication can also be indicated for the treatment of brain changes resulting from aging, such as changes in memory, concentration, behavior, emotional lability or reduced mental capacity.
How to take
The recommended dose is 1 nimodipine tablet, 3 times a day.
It is not necessary to take it with meals, and the tablet should not be chewed. The dose of the medication may vary according to the medical indication, according to the patient's need.
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, drop in blood pressure or heart rate, reddened skin, swelling in the legs and falling of blood platelet levels.
