Definition of "nimodipine" [nimodipine]

• A dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker originally developed for the treatment of high blood pressure and now mostly used to prevent vasospasm. (noun)

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• ""The NimoGel clinical development program is important because it has the potential to deliver high enough concentrations of nimodipine to the brain to prevent vasospasm and avoid the systemic side effects caused by oral nimodipine.""
• "NimoGel consists of the FDA-approved calcium channel blocker nimodipine formulated in a proprietary biodegradable polymer designed to release the drug over 14 days."
• "The most advanced product, NimoGel ™, consists of the generic calcium channel blocker nimodipine formulated in a biodegradable polymer carrier composed of FDA-approved materials."