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NIMODIPINE (NIMODIPINE)
- Subarachnoid intracranial hemorrhage
30 mg capsule
- 2 capsules (60 mg) by oral route every 4 hours for 21 days 1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after a meal
Subarachnoid intracranial hemorrhage
- 2 capsules (60 mg) by oral route every 4 hours for 21 days 1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after a meal
- 2 capsules (60 mg) by oral route every 4 hours for 14 days 1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after a meal
- Belladonna-phenobarbital
- carbamazepine
- Carbatrol
- Cerebyx
- Dilantin
- Dilantin Extended
- Dilantin Infatabs
- Dilantin Kapseal
- Dilantin-125
- Donnatal
- Epitol
- Equetro
- fosphenytoin
- isoniazid-rifamp-pyrazinamide
- Luminal
- Mysoline
- phenobarb-hyoscy-atropine-scop
- phenobarbital
- phenobarbital sodium
- Phenytek
- phenytoin
- phenytoin sodium
- phenytoin sodium extended
- primidone
- Rifadin
- Rifamate
- rifampin
- rifampin-isoniazid
- Rifater
- Tegretol
- Tegretol Xr
Contraindicated
- amoxicil-clarithromy-lansopraz
- Biaxin
- Biaxin Xl
- Biaxin Xl Pak
- clarithromycin
- Dantrium
- dantrolene
- Erythrocin
- erythromycin
- erythromycin-sulfisoxazole
- Ketek
- Omeclamox-pak
- omeprazole-clarith-amoxicillin
- Prevpac
- Revonto
- telithromycin
Severe
Moderate
- Depacon
- Depakene
- Depakote
- Depakote Er
- Depakote Sprinkles
- divalproex
- Stavzor
- valproate sodium
- valproic acid
- valproic acid (as sodium salt)
- None
Contraindicated
- Chronic idiopathic constipation
- Severe hypotension
Severe
Moderate
- Disease of liver
NIMODIPINE (NIMODIPINE)
- Subarachnoid intracranial hemorrhage
- Bradycardia
- Hypotension
- Headache disorder
- Nausea
More Frequent
Severe
Less Severe
- Peripheral edema
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
Less Frequent
Severe
Less Severe
Rare / Very Rare
Severe
- Abnormal ECG
- Allergic dermatitis
- Chronic heart failure
- Depression
- Pulmonary edema
- Skin rash
- Tachycardia
- Thrombocytopenic disorder
Less Severe
- Acne vulgaris
- Cramps
- Edema
- Flushing
Contraindicated
None
Severe Precaution
None
Management or Monitoring Precaution
Nimodipine
Safety and efficacy in children not established.
- 1 Day – 13 Years
- Safety and efficacy in children not established.
Nimodipine
- Severity Level:
C
- Additional Notes:
Contraindicated
None
| General | Excretion Potential | Effect on Infant | Notes |
| None |
Precaution Exists
Nimodipine
Limited data suggest low levels excreted; w/no known adverse effect on infant
| General | Excretion Potential | Effect on Infant | Notes |
| Evaluate use carefully | Excreted | Not known; no or inclusive data | Limited data suggest low levels excreted; w/no known adverse effect on infant |
No Known Risk
None
| General | Excretion Potential | Effect on Infant | Notes |
| None |
Contraindicated
None
Precaution Exists
Nimodipine
Cardiovascular-Elderly are more sensitive to blood pressure lowering effects and may have lower drug clearance. Start at lower doses and titrate upward more slowly. Peripheral edema may be common. Gastrointestinal-may cause or worsen pre-existing constipation.
| Organ / System | HEP | REN | CARD | ENDO | NEURO / PSYCH | PULM |
| Increased Risk / Adverse Effects | N | N | Y | N | N | N |
BEERS: N HEDIS: N STOPP: Y
No Known Risk
None
- This medication should not be given by injection. Accidental injection of nimodipine can cause serious (rarely fatal) side effects (such as low blood pressure, slow heartbeat). Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.
| Subarachnoid intracranial hemorrhage | |
| I60 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage |
| I60.0 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from carotid siphon and bifurcation |
| I60.00 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from unspecified carotid siphon and bifurcation |
| I60.01 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from right carotid siphon and bifurcation |
| I60.02 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from left carotid siphon and bifurcation |
| I60.1 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from middle cerebral artery |
| I60.10 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from unspecified middle cerebral artery |
| I60.11 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from right middle cerebral artery |
| I60.12 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from left middle cerebral artery |
| I60.2 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from anterior communicating artery |
| I60.3 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from posterior communicating artery |
| I60.30 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from unspecified posterior communicating artery |
| I60.31 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from right posterior communicating artery |
| I60.32 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from left posterior communicating artery |
| I60.4 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from basilar artery |
| I60.5 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from vertebral artery |
| I60.50 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from unspecified vertebral artery |
| I60.51 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from right vertebral artery |
| I60.52 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from left vertebral artery |
| I60.6 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from other intracranial arteries |
| I60.7 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from unspecified intracranial artery |
| I60.8 | Other nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage |
| I60.9 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified |
| P10.3 | Subarachnoid hemorrhage due to birth injury |
| P52.5 | Subarachnoid (nontraumatic) hemorrhage of newborn |
| S06.6 | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage |
| S06.6x | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage |
| S06.6x0 | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness |
| S06.6x0A | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter |
| S06.6x0D | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, subsequent encounter |
| S06.6x1 | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less |
| S06.6x1A | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounter |
| S06.6x1D | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, subsequent encounter |
| S06.6x2 | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 31 minutes to 59 minutes |
| S06.6x2A | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 31 minutes to 59 minutes, initial encounter |
| S06.6x2D | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 31 minutes to 59 minutes, subsequent encounter |
| S06.6x3 | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 1 hour to 5 hours 59 minutes |
| S06.6x3A | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 1 hour to 5 hours 59 minutes, initial encounter |
| S06.6x3D | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 1 hour to 5 hours 59 minutes, subsequent encounter |
| S06.6x4 | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 6 hours to 24 hours |
| S06.6x4A | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 6 hours to 24 hours, initial encounter |
| S06.6x4D | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 6 hours to 24 hours, subsequent encounter |
| S06.6x5 | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours with return to pre-existing conscious level |
| S06.6x5A | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours with return to pre-existing conscious level, initial encounter |
| S06.6x5D | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours with return to pre-existing conscious level, subsequent encounter |
| S06.6x6 | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours without return to pre-existing conscious level with patient surviving |
| S06.6x6A | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours without return to pre-existing conscious level with patient surviving, initial encounter |
| S06.6x6D | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours without return to pre-existing conscious level with patient surviving, subsequent encounter |
| S06.6x9 | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration |
| S06.6x9A | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter |
| S06.6x9D | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, subsequent encounter |
| 0-9 | A-Z |
|---|---|
| I60 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage |
| I60.0 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from carotid siphon and bifurcation |
| I60.00 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from unspecified carotid siphon and bifurcation |
| I60.01 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from right carotid siphon and bifurcation |
| I60.02 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from left carotid siphon and bifurcation |
| I60.1 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from middle cerebral artery |
| I60.10 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from unspecified middle cerebral artery |
| I60.11 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from right middle cerebral artery |
| I60.12 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from left middle cerebral artery |
| I60.2 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from anterior communicating artery |
| I60.3 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from posterior communicating artery |
| I60.30 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from unspecified posterior communicating artery |
| I60.31 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from right posterior communicating artery |
| I60.32 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from left posterior communicating artery |
| I60.4 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from basilar artery |
| I60.5 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from vertebral artery |
| I60.50 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from unspecified vertebral artery |
| I60.51 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from right vertebral artery |
| I60.52 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from left vertebral artery |
| I60.6 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from other intracranial arteries |
| I60.7 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from unspecified intracranial artery |
| I60.8 | Other nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage |
| I60.9 | Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified |
| P10.3 | Subarachnoid hemorrhage due to birth injury |
| P52.5 | Subarachnoid (nontraumatic) hemorrhage of newborn |
| S06.6 | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage |
| S06.6x | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage |
| S06.6x0 | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness |
| S06.6x0A | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter |
| S06.6x0D | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, subsequent encounter |
| S06.6x1 | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less |
| S06.6x1A | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounter |
| S06.6x1D | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, subsequent encounter |
| S06.6x2 | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 31 minutes to 59 minutes |
| S06.6x2A | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 31 minutes to 59 minutes, initial encounter |
| S06.6x2D | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 31 minutes to 59 minutes, subsequent encounter |
| S06.6x3 | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 1 hour to 5 hours 59 minutes |
| S06.6x3A | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 1 hour to 5 hours 59 minutes, initial encounter |
| S06.6x3D | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 1 hour to 5 hours 59 minutes, subsequent encounter |
| S06.6x4 | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 6 hours to 24 hours |
| S06.6x4A | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 6 hours to 24 hours, initial encounter |
| S06.6x4D | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 6 hours to 24 hours, subsequent encounter |
| S06.6x5 | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours with return to pre-existing conscious level |
| S06.6x5A | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours with return to pre-existing conscious level, initial encounter |
| S06.6x5D | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours with return to pre-existing conscious level, subsequent encounter |
| S06.6x6 | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours without return to pre-existing conscious level with patient surviving |
| S06.6x6A | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours without return to pre-existing conscious level with patient surviving, initial encounter |
| S06.6x6D | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness greater than 24 hours without return to pre-existing conscious level with patient surviving, subsequent encounter |
| S06.6x9 | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration |
| S06.6x9A | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter |
| S06.6x9D | Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, subsequent encounter |
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