Nimodipine dosing
Miscellaneous · 30 mg capsule · PO / Enteral
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 0.4 mg/kg | 28 mg |
| standard | 0.8 mg/kg | 56 mg |
| high | 0.8 mg/kg | 56 mg |
60 mg PO/NG q4h for 21 days after SAH. Cerebral vasospasm prophylaxis. Do NOT give IV (fatal hypotension). Reduce dose in hepatic impairment.
Renal & hepatic adjustment
No drug-specific organ adjustment in our database — use clinical judgment and verify against the label.
Evidence A · British Aneurysm Nimodipine Trial; AHA/ASA SAH guidelines
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Vigil computes Nimodipine for your patient's actual weight — and adjusts for renal or hepatic impairment automatically, with the cited rationale. The number is calculated from a verified database, never guessed.
Decision support for licensed clinicians — not a substitute for clinical judgment. Always verify against the package insert and the patient in front of you.