Generic:

Nicardipine Hydrochloride

Brand:

Eucardipine

Dosage Form and Strength:

1 mg/mL (10 mg/10 mL)

Availability:

5 ampoules, Type 1 amber glass ampoule x 10 mL

Each mL contains:

1 mg eq. of Nicardipine Hydrochloride

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, may be 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 bp goal. If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.

Indication:

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.

Contraindications:

Do not take Nicardipine Hydrochloride injection if:

• you are allergic to Nicardipine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
• you have chest pains
• your high blood pressure is because of narrowing of a heart valve or other defects in the heart
• if you have had a heart attack in the last eight days.

If you are having an operation, your anaesthetist will need to know which other medicines you are taking, as some of these can affect the way Nicardipine Hydrochloride injection works.
Do not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit while taking this medication as it may increase the blood levels of Nicardipine.

Storage Condition:

Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C.

Imported  and Distributed by:

EURO-CARE PRODUCTS, PHILS.

Tinio St., San Nicolas
Gapan City, Nueva Ecija

Manufactured by:

FUREN PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP CO., LTD.

Luyi, Henan, China