Generic name: Nicardipine (oral/injection)
Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available
What is Cardene IV?
Nicardipine is used in adults alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure or chest pain (angina). oral
Nicardipine is used in adults to treat high blood pressure. injection
Nicardipine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use nicardipine if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
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.
- severe narrowing of the aortic valve in your heart (aortic stenosis).
- other heart conditions such has congestive heart failure or coronary artery disease;
- low blood pressure;
- brain injury or bleed;
- liver disease; or
- kidney disease.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
How should I use Cardene IV
Use Cardene IV (Intravenous) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Nicardipine is taken by mouth. oral
Nicardipine is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection. injection
Nicardipine is usually given by injection only if you are unable to take medicine by mouth.
Your blood pressure will need to be checked often and you may need frequent blood tests.
If you have high blood pressure, High blood pressure often has no symptoms. keep using this medicine even if you feel well.
Do not change your dose or stop taking any medication without your doctor's advice.
Store tightly closed at room temperature, away from moisture, heat and light.
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. take two doses at one time. Do not
In a medical setting you are not likely to miss a dose of nicardipine . injection
Cardene IV side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. signs of an allergic reaction:
Call your doctor at once if you have:
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.
Common side effects may include:
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.
- 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.
- headache, dizziness, weakness;
- low blood pressure, fast heartbeats;
- swelling in your feet;
- flushing (sudden warmth, redness, or tingly feeling); or
- nausea, vomiting.
What other drugs will affect Cardene IV?
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.