Names and pronunciation
(nye-moe′di-peen) Nimotop , Nymalize
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Drug reference
(nye-moe′di-peen) Nimotop , Nymalize
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Func. class.: calcium channel blockers
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USES: For the improvement of neu- rologic outcome by reducing the inci- dence and severity of ischemic deficits in those with subarachnoid hemor- rhage
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CONTRAINDICATIONS Use with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (clarithromycin, telithromycin, delavir- dine, indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole, nefazodone)
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DOSAGE AND ROUTES Subarachnoid hemorrhage Adult: PO 60 mg q4h × 21 days, start therapy within 96 hr of the onset of sub- arachnoid hemorrhage Hepatic dose • Adult: PO 30 mg q4h × 21 days
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Available forms: Capsules 30 mg; oral solution 3 mg/mL
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• Adult: PO 30 mg q4h × 21 days
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