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Indications

Cardene is a medication that belongs to a group of medicines called calcium-channel blockers.

Cardene is prescribed to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) or to prevent angina (chest pain) caused by coronary artery disease.

Cardene is also available in an intravenous form for the management of hypertension in adults. Some brand names for nicardipine, the active ingredient in Cardene, include Cardene, Cardene SR (Sustained Release), and others.

Use and Dosage

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually 3 times daily.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Your doctor may gradually increase your dose. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick.

Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse (for example, your routine blood pressure readings remain high or increase, and your chest pain is more frequent or severe).

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Nicardipine may cause serious side effects:

• A light-headed feeling, like you might pass out
• Pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest
• Severe or ongoing chest pain

Common side effects of nicardipine may include:

• Headache or dizziness
• Swelling in your feet
• Weakness
• Flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling)
• Nausea

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.

Cautions

Before taking nicardipine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: a certain structural heart problem (aortic stenosis), liver disease, or kidney disease.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you dizzier. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Form and Strengths

Sular is available in the following form and strengths:

• Sular Extended-Release Tablet:
  • 30 mg
• Nisoldipine Extended-Release Tablet
  • 8.5 mg

FAQ

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the medicine as soon as you can but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention.

Overdose symptoms may include severe dizziness, confusion, and slurred speech.

What should I avoid while taking nicardipine?

Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how nicardipine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.

Resources:

1. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/nicardipine-oral-injection.html#side-effects
2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/019488s010lbl.pdf
3. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=f12cea0d-b7cd-41d8-b551-2c74cc7f5f4e
4. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-14061/cardene-oral/details