Nimotop generic name?

What is the generic name for Nimotop?

Nimotop is a brand name for nimodipine. [1]

Is nimotop and nimodipine the same drug?

Yes. Nimotop and nimodipine refer to the same active ingredient, with nimotop being the trademarked brand name. [1]

What is nimodipine used for?

Nimodipine is used to help improve outcomes related to subarachnoid hemorrhage, where it’s intended to reduce the risk of poor neurologic outcomes from complications like vasospasm. [1]

How is nimodipine different from similar-sounding blood pressure drugs?

Nimodipine is a calcium channel blocker (specifically used in neurovascular settings), but it’s not the same as other common calcium channel blockers such as nifedipine. [1]

Sources

1. https://www.drugs.com/nimotop.html