Modipin 10mg Injection 1.0 Injection in 1 vial

Last Updated: December 12th, 2025

Modipin 10mg Injection is a product of Zydus Healthcare Limited

Composition: Nimodipine (10mg)

Pack of 1 injection

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All Details About Modipin 10mg Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Modipin 10mg Injection

Description:

Modipin 10mg Injection is a medicine used to treat and prevent further damage to the brain after subarachnoid hemorrhage (bleeding around the brain). It is known as a calcium channel blocker and helps to improve blood flow to the brain and prevents changes in brain function.

Modipin 10mg Injection is given under the supervision of a doctor. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. Retain taking the injection for as long as advised by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.

The most common side effects include rash, headache, stomach discomfort, low blood pressure, and slow heartbeat. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or won't go away. It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving, or any kind of machinery work until you know how the medicine affects you.

Earlier taking it, let your doctor know if you have any heart-related problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking – especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.

Uses:

Subarachnoid haemorrhage

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Modipin

Rash
Headache
Stomach discomfort
Nausea
Decreased blood pressure
Slow heart rate

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Modipin 10mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Modipin 10mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Modipin 10mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Modipin 10mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Modipin 10mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Modipin 10mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Modipin 10mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

What is Modipin 10mg Injection?

Modipin 10mg Injection belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blockers. Modipin 10mg Injection is used to prevent any further damage to the brain function which happens after subarachnoid haemorrhage (bleeding around the brain when a weak nerve in the brain bursts).

How does Modipin 10mg Injection work?

Modipin 10mg Injection relaxes and widens the blood vessels so that blood can flow easily through them, thereby improving the blood supply to the brain. This as a result decreases brain damage due to internal bleeding in the brain and also prevents vasospasm (reflex narrowing of blood vessels caused by this bleeding).

What precautions do I need to take while taking Modipin 10mg Injection?

Communicate to your doctor if you ever had head injury or bleeding in and around the brain. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. If you have been taking this medicine through a drip, it is likely that you may be switched to a tablet form of Modipin 10mg Injection to continue your treatment, once the drip is stopped. Inform your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, brain or liver. Do not take Modipin 10mg Injection if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. Modipin 10mg Injection should not be given to children below the age of 18 as the safety of Modipin 10mg Injection is not known in children. Do not take antacids for 2 hours before or after taking Modipin 10mg Injection as this may prevent the medication from working. Avoid taking alcohol while taking Modipin 10mg Injection as it may only worsen the dizziness that may occur as a side effect of Modipin 10mg Injection. You should not drive or do anything that requires focus as your alertness may be affected by Modipin 10mg Injection. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to conceive, please consult your doctor before taking Modipin 10mg Injection.

How is Modipin 10mg Injection administered?

Modipin 10mg Injection is administered by a doctor or nurse, using a drip as a slow injection into a vein. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration depending on your illness and your total body weight. Once the drip is stopped, it is likely that you are switched to a tablet form of Modipin 10mg Injection to continue your treatment. Follow your doctor;s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Modipin 10mg Injection.

Can Modipin 10mg Injection be taken along with tablet form of Modipin 10mg Injection?

No. Modipin 10mg Injection cannot be taken along with tablet form of Modipin 10mg Injection. Once the drip is stopped, your doctor may switch you to the tablet form of Modipin 10mg Injection to continue your treatment.

What are the side effects of Modipin 10mg Injection?

The most common side effects of Modipin 10mg Injection are rash, headache, stomach discomfort, nausea, decreased blood pressure or increased heart rate. These are usually not bothersome but you must consult your doctor if any of these worries you or gets worse.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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