NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN 0.86% SODIUM CHLORIDE (nicardipine hydrochloride)
Nicardipine hydrochloride helps patients with chronic stable angina, specifically chest pain triggered by physical exertion. It also treats high blood pressure and can be used on its own or in combination with other heart and blood pressure medications. When used for hypertension, clinicians should monitor the drug's effect closely due to the notable variation in blood pressure control between peak and trough levels.
How NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN 0.86% SODIUM CHLORIDE Works
This medication works by blocking the movement of calcium ions into cardiac and vascular smooth muscle cells through specific channels. By inhibiting this influx, the drug helps relax coronary vascular smooth muscle while having a greater effect on blood vessels than on the heart muscle itself. This process occurs without altering the concentration of calcium in the blood.
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 2024-04-17
- Routes
- INTRAVENOUS
- Dosage Forms
- INJECTABLE
NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN 0.86% SODIUM CHLORIDE Approval History
What NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN 0.86% SODIUM CHLORIDE Treats
2 indicationsNICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN 0.86% 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
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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 0.86% SODIUM CHLORIDE FDA Label Details
Indications & Usage
NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN 0.86% SODIUM CHLORIDE is indicated for the treatment of Angina; Hypertension.
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