Cimetidine + Nimodipine Interaction
Moderateinteraction on record
Description
Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor that increases nimodipine plasma concentration. A study showed 50% increase in peak concentrations and 90% increase in area under curve. Blood pressure monitoring and dose reduction may be necessary.
Mechanism
CYP3A4 inhibition decreases first-pass metabolism of nimodipine
Source: NLP:nimodipine