Nicardipine

Nicardipine oral is used in adults alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure or chest pain ( angina ). Nicardipine injection is used in adults to treat high blood pressure. Nicardipine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Nicardipine oral is used in adults alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure or chest pain ( angina ). Nicardipine injection is used in adults to treat high blood pressure. Nicardipine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not use nicardipine if you are allergic to it, or if you have: severe narrowing of the aortic valve in your heart (aortic stenosis). Tell your doctor if you have ever had: other heart conditions such has congestive heart failure or coronary artery disease ; low blood pressure; brain injury or bleed; liver disease ; or kidney disease. It is not known if nicardipine will harm an unborn baby. However, having high blood pressure during pregnancy may cause complications or medical problems in both mother and baby. The benefit of treating hypertension may outweigh any risks to the baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Some side effects may occur during the injection. Tell your medical caregivers if you feel dizzy, nauseated, light-headed, itchy, sweaty, or have a headache , chest tightness, back pain , trouble breathing, or swelling in your face. You may have more severe or more frequent episodes of chest pain when you first start taking nicardipine, or whenever your doses are changed. Nicardipine may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: chest pain; a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; heart problems --swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath; or fast or uneven heart rate. Common side effects of nicardipine may include: headache, dizziness, weakness; low blood pressure , fast heartbeats; swelling in your feet; flushing (sudden warmth, redness, or tingly feeling); or nausea , vomiting . This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

You should not use nicardipine if you have severe narrowing of the aortic valve in your heart ( aortic stenosis ).

You should not use nicardipine if you have severe narrowing of the aortic valve in your heart ( aortic stenosis ).

60 to 120 mg (90 (90)) 24 hourly PO — In div.doses.

( ) — Not recommended in this age group

( ) — Not recommended in this age group

Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medicines at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you use, which may increase side effects or make the medicines less effective. Other drugs may affect nicardipine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

Caps Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture. Inf (reconstituted) Store at room temperature. Use within 24 hrs if kept at room temperature.