Brand Name(s): Cardene; Cardene SR
CAS nš: 55985-32-5
(nye KAR de peen)
About Nicardipine
This new site is dedicated exclusively to nicardipine.
It provides you with the most extensive product information and up-to-date resources regarding this medication, including related news articles, medical studies, an image library and all the necessary information on dosage and side effects.
Whether you are an average consumer or a pharma industry professional, you can now find out everything you need to know about nicardipine on this reference site, as well as take part in our open discussion forum by sharing your own knowledge and experience with people who are using this medication.
This unique site will also offer you inside industry news on which companies or organizations are playing an important part in its research, development, production and promotion. It is your one-stop site for a total nicardipine experience!
Why is this medication prescribed?
Nicardipine is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. This medicine relaxes (widens) your blood vessels, which makes it easier for the heart to pump and reduces its workload.
This medicine is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain).
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