nicardipine hydrochloride
nicardipine hydrochloride is listed in the FDA National Drug Code directory with 19 NDC codes, marketed under brand names including Cardene IV, CARDENE IV, NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE. Available dosage forms: injection, solution, capsule, injection.
Drug Details
- Generic Name
- nicardipine hydrochloride
- Brand Names
- Cardene IV, CARDENE IV, NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE, Nicardipine Hydrochloride, nicardipine hydrochloride
- Application Number
- NDA019734
- Sponsor
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation
- NDC Codes
- 19
- Dosage Forms
- INJECTION, SOLUTION, CAPSULE, INJECTION
- Routes
- INTRAVENOUS, ORAL
- Active Ingredients
- NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE, NICARDIPINE
Indications and Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Nicardipine hydrochloride injection is a calcium channel blocker indicated for the short-term treatment of hypertension when oral therapy is not feasible. 1.1 Hypertension Nicardipine hydrochloride injection is indicated for the short-term treatment of hypertension when oral therapy is not feasible or desirable. For prolonged control of blood pressure, transfer patients to oral medication as soon as their clinical condition permits [see Dosage and Administration (2.6) ].