What it's used for
Nicardipine hydrochloride capsules are used to manage chronic stable angina, either alone or in combination with beta-blockers.
Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).
Typical dosing
The dose should be individually titrated for each patient, starting at 20 mg three times daily, with effective doses typically ranging from 20 mg to 40 mg three times a day.
Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.
Boxed warning / key safety info
About 7% of patients in short-term angina trials developed increased frequency, duration, or severity of angina when starting nicardipine or increasing the dose.
Common side effects
Adverse experiences in short-term studies were generally not serious, though about 10% of patients left studies prematurely because of side effects.
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