Nimotop (active ingredient: dihydropyridine) is a calcium channel blocker.
Neurosurgical relevance
Nimotop is used in neurosurgery for the prophylaxis and treatment of Vasospasms, which may occur, for example, in Subarachnoid hemorrhages, or for neuroprotection during neurovascular surgery.
Vasospasms in subarachnoid hemorrhage: Nimotop can be administered orally for the prophylaxis of vasospasms or intra-arterially in cases of already manifest vasospasms[^1].
Neuroprotection during surgery: Nimotop can also be used for neuroprotection during elective procedures, such as microvascular decompressions or resections of vestibular schwannomas [^2]
