Drug Information
Generic Name:
Nicardipine
Pronunciation:
nye-KAR-dih-peen
Product Name:
Cardene
Category:
Calcium Channel Blockers
How is it given?:
by mouth (PO), intravenous (IV)
Uses:
High blood pressure, angina pectoris
Comment:
Nicardipine is a very useful in treating high blood pressure and in treating chronic stable angina pectoris.