Nimocard Inj 50ml
Information About Nimocard Inj 50ml
About Nimocard Inj 50ml
Medicine Brand NIMOCARD INJ 50ML is manufactured by MEDICON PHARMA LAB PLTD and mainly contents the generic drug Nimodipine.
Pakaging
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Active Ingredients For Nimocard Inj 50ml
Nimodipine 10 mg
Diseases List For Which Nimocard Inj 50ml Is Prescribed
This Drug Is Prescribed For Prevention of Ischaemic neurological deficits following subarachnoid haemorrhage or ruptured congenital intracranial aneurysms
Other Significations For Nimocard Inj 50ml
This Medication Nimodipine is oral calciumchannel blocking agent Because of its selectivity for cerebral arterioles Nimodipine is used to treat subarachnoid hemorrhage SAH rather than hypertension as other dihydropyridines are used It has negligible effects on AV node conduction similar to other members of the dihydropyridine subgroup It also has shown efficacy in the prophylaxis of migraine It was approved by the FDA in December 1988 Like other calciumchannel antagonists it inhibits the influx of extracellular calcium through myocardial and vascular membrane pores that are selective for specific ions Serum calcium levels remain unchanged Although the exact mechanism is unknown Nimodipine is believed that it inhibits this influx by binding to specific receptors on the cell membrane in or near the calcium channel which causes a conformational change in the channel making it unavailable for opening The decrease in intracellular calcium inhibits the contractile processes of smooth muscle cells causing dilation of the arteries and increased oxygen delivery to the area being supplied
Precautions To Be Taken Before Nimocard Inj 50ml
Nimodipine is known to interact with other drugs like Caffeine DigoxinPhenytoin Na Quinidine
Major Conditions And Care
Pregnancy And Nimocard Inj 50ml
Can We Take Nimocard Inj 50ml During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy Class : D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Lactation And Nimocard Inj 50ml
Can We Use Nimocard Inj 50ml During Lactation
Lactation Class L4 There is positive evidence of risk to a breastfed infant or to breastmilk production but the benefits of use in breastfeeding mothers may be acceptable despite the risk to the infant eg if the drug is needed in a lifethreatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective
Side Effects Of Nimocard Inj 50ml
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity