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Nicardipine

Generic Name
Nicardipine
Brand Names
Cardene
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C26H29N3O6
CAS Number
55985-32-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
CZ5312222S

Overview

A potent calcium channel blockader with marked vasodilator action. It has antihypertensive properties and is effective in the treatment of angina and coronary spasms without showing cardiodepressant effects. It has also been used in the treatment of asthma and enhances the action of specific antineoplastic agents. [PubChem]

Indication

Used for the management of patients with chronic stable angina and for the treatment of hypertension.

Associated Conditions

  • Chronic Stable Angina Pectoris
  • Hypertension
  • Migraine
  • Blood pressure >185/110 mm Hg arterial hypertension

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2024/03/26
Not Applicable
Recruiting
The Affiliated Hospital Of Guizhou Medical University
2023/10/23
Phase 4
Recruiting
2023/06/27
Not Applicable
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
2022/11/23
Early Phase 1
Completed
2022/10/19
Not Applicable
Completed
2020/09/04
Phase 3
Completed
Pr. Semir Nouira
2020/02/13
Phase 2
Completed
2019/10/04
Phase 2
Completed
2018/04/13
Not Applicable
Completed
Chinese PLA General Hospital
2017/06/12
Early Phase 1
Withdrawn

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Civica, Inc.
72572-470
INTRAVENOUS
2.5 mg in 1 mL
5/1/2020
AuroMedics Pharma LLC
55150-183
INTRAVENOUS
25 mg in 10 mL
12/7/2021
Sandoz Inc.
0781-9324
INTRAVENOUS
2.5 mg in 1 mL
5/17/2011
SQUARE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED
76483-087
ORAL
20 mg in 1 1
7/3/2023
Epic Pharma, LLC
42806-501
ORAL
20 mg in 1 1
12/27/2023
HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst
51662-1482
INTRAVENOUS
25 mg in 10 mL
2/23/2020
HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst
51662-1428
INTRAVENOUS
0.1 mg in 1 mL
3/20/2020
Sandoz Inc.
0781-3204
INTRAVENOUS
2.5 mg in 1 mL
6/14/2011
Micro Labs Limited
42571-394
INTRAVENOUS
2.5 mg in 1 mL
7/14/2023
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
62559-205
ORAL
20 mg in 1 1
7/22/2021

EMA Drug Approvals

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No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

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NMPA Drug Approvals

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No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

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TGA Drug Approvals

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No TGA approvals found for this drug.

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
CARDENE 20MG CAPSULES
Hoffmann-La Roche Limited
02162741
Capsule - Oral
20 MG / CAP
12/31/1996
CARDENE 30MG CAPSULES
Hoffmann-La Roche Limited
02162733
Capsule - Oral
30 MG / CAP
1/21/1998
CARDENE CAP 30MG
syntex inc.
00791709
Capsule - Oral
30 MG
12/31/1990

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

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No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

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No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

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No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

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No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

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No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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