Brand Name, Dosage Format and Strength
Cardepine 2 mg/2 mL Solution for Injection
Therapeutic Category
Cardiovascular and Hematopoietic System
Class
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor, Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor, Diuretic, Angiotensin-II Receptor Blocker, Angiotensin-II Receptor Blocker, Diuretic, 3-Ketoacyl Coenzyme A Thiolase (3-KAT) Inhibitor, Nitrates Salicylate, Antiplatelet, Peripheral Vasodilator, Beta-Andrenoceptor Blocker, Calcium Channel Blocker, Direct-acting Inotropic Agent, Diuretic, Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor, Diuretic, Angiotensin-II Receptor Blocker, Diuretic, Fibric Acid Derivative, HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor, Recombinant Human Erythropoietin, Hemostatics
UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS
Adverse effects that have been reported with nicardipine IV are as follows:
Body as a whole: Asthenia, chest pain, fever, neck pain, malaise, fatigue, peripheral or facial edema, infection, arthralgia
CV: Hypotension, postural hypotension, exertional hypotension, tachycardia, ECG abnormality, ventricular extrasystoles, extrasystoles, hemopericardium, HTN, supraventricular tachycardia, syncope, vasodilation, ventricular tachycardia, angina pectoris, AV block, ST segment depression, inverted T wave, deep-vein thrombophlebitis, sick sinus syndrome, flushing, palpitations, MI, atrial fibrillation, pericarditis, peripheral vascular disorder
Digestive: Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, anorexia, heartburn
Metabolic and nutritional: Hypokalemia, hypophosphatemia, hyperglycemia, abnormal hepatic function test results, increased plasma renin concentration
Nervous: Headache, dizziness, hypesthesia, intracranial hemorrhage, paresthesia, confusion, hypertonia, somnolence, insomnia, hot flashes, vertigo, hyperkinesia, impotence, mental depression, anxiety, cerebrovascular accident, cerebral ischemia, lassitude, nervousness, lightheadedness
Hemic and lymphatic: Thrombocytopenia
Respiratory: Dyspnea, respiratory disorder, rhinitis, sinusitis
Skin and appendages: Sweating, injection site reaction and pain, rash
Urogenital: Polyuria, hematuria, increased urinary frequency, nocturia, urinary retention
Special senses: Conjunctivitis, abnormal or blurred vision, ear disorder, tinnitus