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NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN 0.86% SODIUM CHLORIDE (nicardipine hydrochloride) · INFORLIFE

Cardiovascular Approved 2024-04-17

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.

Source: FDA Label

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.

Source: FDA Label
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Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
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Details

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

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Active Ingredient: NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE

NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN 0.86% 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 0.86% SODIUM CHLORIDE Treats

2 indications

NICARDIPINE 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.

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Clinical Trial Registry

2 trials
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NCT03098680 PRIME PRIME (A094136) Ph 1 terminated A Study of the Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Responses in Healthy and Altered Human Cardiovascular Systems
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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

I. Stable Angina Nicardipine hydrochloride capsules are indicated for the management of patients with chronic stable angina (effort-associated angina). Nicardipine hydrochloride capsules may be used alone or in combination with beta-blockers. II. Hypertension Nicardipine hydrochloride capsules are indicated for the treatment of hypertension. Nicardipine hydrochloride capsules may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs. In administering nicardipine hydrochloride it is important to be aware of the relatively large peak to trough differences in blood pressure effect (Se...

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