Warnings


What may interact with Nimodipine?

This medicine may interact with the following medications:

-amiodarone
-birth control pills
-certain antibiotics like clarithromycin, erythromycin, and telithromycin
-certain medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
-certain medicines for fungal infections like fluconazole, ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, and voriconazole
-certain medicines for hepatitis C infection like boceprevir and telaprevir
-certain medicines for HIV like amprenavir, atazanavir, delavirdine, indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, and saquinavir
-certain medicines for seizures like carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, and valproic acid
-cimetidine
-conivaptan
-grapefruit juice
-medicines for high blood pressure
-rifampin
-St. John''s Wort

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Nimodipine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-liver disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to nimodipine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Nimodipine?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress.

Alcohol can increase the chance of getting low blood pressure. Avoid alcoholic drinks while you are taking this medicine.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Do not freeze. Protect from light. Keep foil packaged capsules in their original foil until needed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.