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NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN 0.83% SODIUM CHLORIDE (nicardipine hydrochloride)

Cardiovascular Approved 2024-04-17

Nicardipine hydrochloride helps patients with chronic stable angina, particularly when chest pain is triggered by physical effort. It also treats hypertension and can be used as a standalone therapy or alongside other medications like beta-blockers. Because the drug's effect on blood pressure can vary significantly between doses, careful monitoring is necessary during use.

Source: FDA Label • INFORLIFE

How NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN 0.83% SODIUM CHLORIDE Works

This drug works by blocking the movement of calcium ions into cardiac and vascular smooth muscle cells through specific channels. It is more selective for vascular smooth muscle than the heart muscle itself. By inhibiting this calcium influx, the medication relaxes coronary blood vessels without significantly affecting the strength of heart contractions.

Source: FDA Label
1
Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
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Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2024-04-17
Routes
INTRAVENOUS
Dosage Forms
INJECTABLE

Companies

Active Ingredient: NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE

NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN 0.83% SODIUM CHLORIDE Approval History

2025
2026
Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
1 FDA actions from 2024 to 2024
Apr 2024 ORIGINAL
Update

What NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN 0.83% SODIUM CHLORIDE Treats

2 indications

NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN 0.83% SODIUM CHLORIDE is approved for 2 conditions since its original approval in 2024. 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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NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN 0.83% SODIUM CHLORIDE FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN 0.83% SODIUM CHLORIDE is indicated for the treatment of Angina; Hypertension.

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