Nimodipine- Modipin Inj 10 Mg

Information About Nimodipine- Modipin Inj 10 Mg

About Nimodipine- Modipin Inj 10 Mg

The Medicine Brand Modipin Inj 10 Mg is manufactured by Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Nimodipine.

Pakaging

50 ml

Active Ingredients For Nimodipine- Modipin Inj 10 Mg

Nimodipine 10 mg

Diseases List For Which Nimodipine- Modipin Inj 10 Mg Is Prescribed

This Drug Is Prescribed For Prevention of Ischaemic neurological deficits following subarachnoid haemorrhage or ruptured congenital intracranial aneurysms

Other Significations For Nimodipine- Modipin Inj 10 Mg

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 Nimodipine- Modipin Inj 10 Mg

Nimodipine is known to interact with other drugs like Caffeine DigoxinPhenytoin Na Quinidine

Major Conditions And Care

Pregnancy And Nimodipine- Modipin Inj 10 Mg

Can We Take Nimodipine- Modipin Inj 10 Mg 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 Nimodipine- Modipin Inj 10 Mg

Can We Use Nimodipine- Modipin Inj 10 Mg 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 Nimodipine- Modipin Inj 10 Mg

Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity

More Danger Effects Fatal Effect Due To Overdose Of Nimodipine- Modipin Inj 10 Mg