Nicardipine is a prescription drug used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). This eMedTV segment provides an overview of this medication, including information on its clinical effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.
Among the nicardipine side effects described in this eMedTV article are common side effects, such as headaches, nausea, and dizziness. This resource also takes a look at more serious side effects of nicardipine that may require immediate medical care.
This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at nicardipine uses for treating high blood pressure and chest pain. This page explains how the medication works to improve blood flow by relaxing the blood vessels, and describes off-label nicardipine uses.
The starting nicardipine dose for people with high blood pressure or angina is 20 mg three times daily. This eMedTV article further discusses nicardipine dosing guidelines and also provides some tips for when and how to take the medication.
Cimetidine and cyclosporine can potentially cause drug interactions with nicardipine. This eMedTV resource describes how these drug interactions with nicardipine can alter the amount of the drugs in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects.
You should not take nicardipine if you have aortic stenosis. This selection from the eMedTV Web site describes other precautions and warnings with nicardipine, such as the safety of taking the drug if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
