Nicardipine
- Generic Name
- Nicardipine
- Brand Names
- Cardene
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C26H29N3O6
- CAS Number
- 55985-32-5
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- CZ5312222S
- Background
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
- Associated Therapies
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Clevidipine in the Postoperative Treatment of Hypertension (ECLIPSE-NIC)
- First Posted Date
- 2004-10-08
- Last Posted Date
- 2014-05-06
- Lead Sponsor
- The Medicines Company
- Target Recruit Count
- 739
- Registration Number
- NCT00093925
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, Mobile, Alabama, United States
🇺🇸Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
🇺🇸Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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