Indications & Dosage

Indications:

Nicardipine Hydrochloride Injection contains Nicardipine Hydrochloride, which belongs to a group of medicine called Calcium Channel blockers. Nicardipine Hydrochloride Injection is used to treat very severe high blood pressure. It can also be used to control high blood pressure after an operation.

Dosage and Administration

As a substitute for oral nicardipine therapy 0.5 mg/hr IV infusion rate (for oral 20 mg every 8 hr), 1.2 mg/hr IV infusion rate (for oral 30 mg every 8 hr), 2.2 mg/hr IV infusion rate (for oral 40 mg every 8 hr). Initiation of therapy in drug-free patient 0.1 mg/mL administered by slow continuous infusion. Gradual reduction in BP Initially 5 mg/hr, may be increased by 2.5 mg/hr every 15 min up to a max of 15 mg/hr. More rapid BP reduction Initially 5 mg/hr, maybe increased by 2.5 mg/hr every 5 min up to a max of 15 mg/hr. Decrease to 3 mg/hr following achievement of bpgoal.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.