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CARDENE IN 0.86% SODIUM CHLORIDE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER (nicardipine hydrochloride)

Cardiovascular Approved 1992-01-30

Cardene (Nicardipine Hydrochloride) in 0.86% Sodium Chloride is indicated for the short-term treatment of hypertension when oral therapy is not feasible or desirable. It is intended for rapid blood pressure control in acute settings. Clinicians should titrate the infusion rate to achieve the desired blood pressure response, as the therapeutic effect is dose-dependent.

Source: FDA Label • CHIESI

How CARDENE IN 0.86% SODIUM CHLORIDE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER Works

Nicardipine is a calcium ion antagonist (slow channel blocker) that inhibits the transmembrane influx of calcium ions into cardiac and vascular smooth muscle. It is significantly more selective for vascular smooth muscle than for cardiac muscle. By relaxing vascular smooth muscle, it reduces systemic vascular resistance (afterload), leading to a decrease in blood pressure with little to no negative impact on myocardial contractility (inotropic effect).

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Status
Prescription
First Approved
1992-01-30
Patent Cliff
2027

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INTRAVENOUS
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Active Ingredient: NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE

CARDENE IN 0.86% SODIUM CHLORIDE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER Approval History

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What CARDENE IN 0.86% SODIUM CHLORIDE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER Treats

2 indications

CARDENE IN 0.86% SODIUM CHLORIDE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER is approved for 2 conditions since its original approval in 1992. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Angina
  • Hypertension
Source: FDA Label

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Clinical Trial Registry

2 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT03098680 PRIME PRIME (A094136) Ph 1 terminated A Study of the Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Responses in Healthy and Altered Human Cardiovascular Systems
NCT01810302 results posted 034-2013 Ph 2 terminated Safety Study of Nicardipine to Treat Cerebral Vasospasm
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

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CARDENE IN 0.86% SODIUM CHLORIDE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER FDA Label Details

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FDA Label (PDF)

CARDENE IN 0.86% SODIUM CHLORIDE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER is indicated for the treatment of Angina; Hypertension.

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CARDENE IN 0.86% SODIUM CHLORIDE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Dec 2027

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Source: FDA Orange Book

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