Nimodipine
Nimodipine is a calcium-channel blocker used in specialist care after subarachnoid haemorrhage.
Key points
- Its purpose and formulation are specific to neurocritical care.
- Wrong-route administration can be fatal and blood pressure requires monitoring.
- New neurological deterioration or collapse needs emergency care.
Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.
Important safety checks
Exact formulation and route, blood pressure, liver function and strong enzyme interactions require specialist review.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for collapse, new one-sided weakness, reduced consciousness, severe headache, seizures or breathing difficulty.