Nimodipine
(Nimotop® , Nimodipine)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
No
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
No- The tablets should be swallowed whole,
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Nimodipine
Usual formulation brand names
Nimotop®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes
Modified release
No
Film coated
Yes
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
-
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
0.02% (200microgram/ml)
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
No
Are specials or imports available?
Not on Specials Tariff
Liquid strengths
N/A
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
N/A
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Not recommended - injection preparation available.
Notes
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