Nimomeg 10mg Infusion
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Product introduction
Nimomeg 10mg Infusion is a medicine used to treat and prevent further damage to the brain after subarachnoid hemorrhage (bleeding around the brain). It is known as a calcium channel blocker and helps to improve blood flow to the brain and prevents changes in brain function.
Nimomeg 10mg Infusion is given under the supervision of a doctor. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. Keep taking the injection for as long as advised by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
The most common side effects include rash, headache, stomach discomfort, low blood pressure, and slow heartbeat. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or won't go away. It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving, or any kind of machinery work until you know how the medicine affects you.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any heart-related problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking – especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.
Nimomeg 10mg Infusion is given under the supervision of a doctor. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. Keep taking the injection for as long as advised by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
The most common side effects include rash, headache, stomach discomfort, low blood pressure, and slow heartbeat. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or won't go away. It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving, or any kind of machinery work until you know how the medicine affects you.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any heart-related problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking – especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.
Side effects of Nimomeg Infusion
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Nimomeg
- Rash
- Headache
- Stomach discomfort
- Nausea
- Decreased blood pressure
- Slow heart rate
How to use Nimomeg Infusion
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How Nimomeg Infusion works
Nimomeg 10mg Infusion is a calcium channel blocker. It relaxes the narrow blood vessels in the brain and makes the blood flow more easily. This prevents brain damage after bleeding around the brain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Nimomeg 10mg Infusion may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Nimomeg 10mg Infusion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nimomeg 10mg Infusion is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Nimomeg 10mg Infusion may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nimomeg 10mg Infusion is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nimomeg 10mg Infusion may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Nimomeg 10mg Infusion in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor will monitor your blood pressure and heart rate during the treatment with this medicine.
- A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Nimomeg 10mg Infusion. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- You have been prescribed Nimomeg 10mg Infusion to improve your blood pressure and/or to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks.
- Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack and stroke.
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
- A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Nimomeg 10mg Infusion. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Nimomeg 10mg Infusion affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Dihydropyridinecarboxylic acids derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Calcium Channel Blockers- Dihydropyridines (DHP)
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Nimomeg 10mg Infusion?
Nimomeg 10mg Infusion belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blockers. Nimomeg 10mg Infusion is used to prevent any further damage to the brain function which happens after subarachnoid haemorrhage (bleeding around the brain when a weak nerve in the brain bursts).
How does Nimomeg 10mg Infusion work?
Nimomeg 10mg Infusion relaxes and widens the blood vessels so that blood can flow easily through them, thereby improving the blood supply to the brain. This as a result decreases brain damage due to internal bleeding in the brain and also prevents vasospasm (reflex narrowing of blood vessels caused by this bleeding).
What precautions do I need to take while taking Nimomeg 10mg Infusion?
Talk to your doctor if you ever had head injury or bleeding in and around the brain. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. If you have been taking this medicine through a drip, it is likely that you may be switched to a tablet form of Nimomeg 10mg Infusion to continue your treatment, once the drip is stopped. Inform your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, brain or liver. Do not take Nimomeg 10mg Infusion if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. Nimomeg 10mg Infusion should not be given to children below the age of 18 as the safety of Nimomeg 10mg Infusion is not known in children. Do not take antacids for 2 hours before or after taking Nimomeg 10mg Infusion as this may prevent the medication from working. Avoid taking alcohol while taking Nimomeg 10mg Infusion as it may only worsen the dizziness that may occur as a side effect of Nimomeg 10mg Infusion. You should not drive or do anything that requires focus as your alertness may be affected by Nimomeg 10mg Infusion. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to conceive, please consult your doctor before taking Nimomeg 10mg Infusion.
How is Nimomeg 10mg Infusion administered?
Nimomeg 10mg Infusion is administered by a doctor or nurse, using a drip as a slow injection into a vein. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration depending on your illness and your total body weight. Once the drip is stopped, it is likely that you are switched to a tablet form of Nimomeg 10mg Infusion to continue your treatment. Follow your doctor;s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Nimomeg 10mg Infusion.
Can Nimomeg 10mg Infusion be taken along with tablet form of Nimomeg 10mg Infusion?
No. Nimomeg 10mg Infusion cannot be taken along with tablet form of Nimomeg 10mg Infusion. Once the drip is stopped, your doctor may switch you to the tablet form of Nimomeg 10mg Infusion to continue your treatment.
What are the side effects of Nimomeg 10mg Infusion?
The most common side effects of Nimomeg 10mg Infusion are rash, headache, stomach discomfort, nausea, decreased blood pressure or increased heart rate. These are usually not bothersome but you must consult your doctor if any of these worries you or gets worse.
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