How to Use Nimodipine Tablets?

Nimodipine tablets are cerebrovascular drugs mainly used to treat cerebrovascular diseases such as cerebral arteriosclerosis, cerebral thrombosis and embolism, and transient ischemic attacks. They also have a good improvement effect on the sequelae left by cerebral infarction. Like the use of other drugs, it is necessary to use nimodipine tablets correctly to ensure the best treatment effect. So, how to use nimodipine tablets? Let's take a closer look below.

Oral administration, 1-2 tablets (5-10mg) each time, 3 times a day, or as directed by a doctor. Nimodipine tablets are indicated for the treatment of acute and chronic vascular or metabolic cerebral insufficiency (cerebral arteriosclerosis, cerebral thrombosis and embolism, transient ischemic attacks). They are also suitable for acute and chronic peripheral vascular dysfunction (Raynaud's syndrome, limb vascular occlusion diseases, and other symptoms of poor peripheral circulation), and headache. This medication can be used as an adjuvant treatment for patients with arterial hypertension and hemiplegia after stroke. It can also improve the symptoms of depression and emotional disorders caused by the sequelae of cerebral infarction (such as feeling dull, inattention, memory decline, lack of intention, depression, anxiety, etc.).

The relevant precautions for the use of nimodipine tablets include using them under the guidance of a doctor. Generally, nimodipine tablets have no effect on blood pressure at therapeutic doses, but may gradually lower blood pressure in sensitive patients. They should be used with caution in patients with hyperuricemia or a history of gout. The dosage should be reduced for patients with renal insufficiency. Pregnant women should generally not use this medication, and should weigh the pros and cons if necessary. It is prohibited to consume alcohol during the medication period. Keep the tablets out of the reach of children. Nimodipine tablets can increase the utilization of oxygen and glucose in the blood, improve intellectual impairment, promote the replacement of dopamine as a neurotransmitter, stimulate neural transmission, and improve mental and emotional abnormalities. They can also enhance protein biosynthesis, improve memory and learning disabilities, restore neuronal function, and rapidly improve clinical symptoms caused by insufficient brain function. Nimodipine tablets are semi-synthetic ergot alkaloid derivatives. They can promote the conversion of the neurotransmitter dopamine to increase neural transmission, enhance brain protein biosynthesis, and improve brain function. Toxicological studies have shown that nimodipine has a wide safety range when taken orally. In long-term dosing studies in rats and dogs, adverse reactions occurred at five times the clinical dosing level, and toxic reactions occurred at more than ten times the clinically prescribed dose. Behavioral, laboratory, and histopathological toxicity assessments were negative, and nimodipine had no effect on fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and the normal development of offspring.