Uses / Indications:
You can take Vasotop 30mg Tablet 30mg Tablet for:
Preventing and treating cerebral vasospasm, which is the constricting of blood arteries in the brain, after a subarachnoid hemorrhage, which is bleeding surrounding the brain.
Enhancing neurological outcomes post-brain damage or surgery.
Sometimes taken for memory and cognitive problems caused by inadequate blood flow to the brain (off-label use).
Pregnancy interaction:
Pregnancy: Only use Vasotop 30mg Tablet if a doctor tells you to and you really need it.
Animal research have revealed that there may be harmful consequences on the fetus, but there isn't much data on humans. The benefit must be greater than the danger.
Breastfeeding: Be careful when using it. We don't know if Vasotop 30mg Tablet gets into breast milk, so talk to your doctor before you breastfeed.
Expert advice:
Stay away from alcohol because it makes the blood pressure-lowering impact stronger.
To keep levels stable, take your medicine at the same time every day.
If you feel dizzy, don't drive or use machinery.
Tell your doctor if you have heart failure, liver problems, or low blood pressure.
If you are taking Vasotop 30mg Tablet, do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice.
Vasotop 30mg Tablet is sensitive to light, so keep it in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight.
Side Effects:
Pain in the head
Feeling dizzy or lightheaded
Feeling sick
Flushing (skin gets heated and red)
Blood pressure is low
Serious side effects (get medical help):
A big decline in blood pressure
Heartbeats that aren't regular
Pain in the chest or heartbeats
Ankles or feet that are swollen
Signs of liver disorders include yellowing of the skin and eyes and black urine.
How to use:
Follow your doctor's instructions completely when you use Vasotop 30mg Tablet30mg Tablet.
Usually taken every four hours, with or without food.
Do not crush or chew the tablet; just swallow it whole with water.
Don't take it with grapefruit juice because it makes the drug levels and negative effects higher.
Even if your symptoms get better quickly, you should keep taking the medicine for the full amount of time that your doctor told you to.
How it works:
Vasotop 30mg Tablet is a type of calcium channel blocker (CCB), and more particularly, a dihydropyridine derivative.
It does this by:
Stopping calcium from getting into the smooth muscle cells of the brain's blood vessels.
Relaxing and opening up blood vessels, especially in the arteries that go to the brain.
Enhancing cerebral blood flow and mitigating the risk of neurological injury post-hemorrhage.
This specific action on cerebral arteries helps keep brain tissue from becoming ischemic and getting damaged following a subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Faq for medicine:
What is Vasotop 30mg Tablet used for?
It is mainly used to stop or treat cerebral vasospasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage and to get more blood to the brain.
Q2. Can Vasotop 30mg Tablet help with memory?
Some people take it off-label to treat memory problems, but only under rigorous medical supervision.
Q3. Is it safe to use Vasotop 30mg Tablet when pregnant?
Only use if absolutely required and prescribed by a doctor; talk about the possible dangers and advantages.
Q4. Is it possible for Vasotop 30mg Tablet to lower blood pressure?
Yes, it can drop blood pressure because it blocks calcium channels, therefore people who are prone to low blood pressure should be careful when taking it.
Q5. What should I do if I forget to take my dose?
As soon as you recall, take it. If it's close to your next dose, don't take it. Don't give two doses.
Q6: Is it okay to take Vasotop 30mg Tablet with other heart drugs?
You can mix them with the help of a doctor, but doing so may raise the risk of low blood pressure.
Medicine interaction:
Interactions Between Medicines Drug Class ExamplesWhat it does
Inhibitors of CYP3A4Erythromycin, Ritonavir, and KetoconazoleRaising Nimodipine levels raises the risk of toxicity.
CYP3A4 inducersPhenytoin, Carbamazepine, and RifampicinMake Nimodipine less effective
AntihypertensivesAmlodipine with EnalaprilAdditional effect on decreasing blood pressure
Beta-blockersAtenolol with MetoprololCould cause too low blood pressure or changes in heart rate
Grapefruit juice: raises the level of Nimodipine, thus don't use it.
Always tell your doctor about all the drugs and supplements you take.
