Thursday, August 19, 2010

Neuro-Critical Care

Q; Beside it's use in prevention of vasospasm in Subarachnoid hemorrhage - what could be the other less known uses of Nimodipine?

Answer:
Though not as effective but it can be use as an alternative or an adjuvent to magnesium for seizure prophylaxis in women with severe preeclampsia.

Also it has an adjuvent value in the treatment of intractable seizure.

Please note that FDA warned against using Nimodipine capsules as IV.

Nimodipine has been originally designed for the treatment of high blood pressure but is not used for this indication anymore.