nicardipine hydrochloride

FDA Drug Profile — Cardene IV, CARDENE IV, NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE, Nicardipine Hydrochloride, 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) ].