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When it comes to administering extracted nimodipine,
the chance for errors is high2

  • Nimodipine reduces the incidence and severity of brain function loss in stroke patients1
  • Nimodipine was originally only available as a liquid-filled gel capsule; most stroke patients have difficulty swallowing capsules6,8
  • Capsule extraction is time-consuming and exposes patients to potentially fatal medication errors2,6

Pharmacy prepares extracted liquid nimodipine in advance

or

ICU nurse performs a bed-side extraction

Capsule Extraction Methods9