Review the side-effects of Nicardipine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Low blood pressure and fast heart rate.
Body as a Whole - Fever and neck pain.
Heart - Chest pain, block, ST segment depression, inverted T wave and deep-vein thrombophlebitis.
Gastrointestinal - Indigestion.
Blood - Reduced platelets count.
Metabolic - Decrease in blood minerals and swelling in extremities.
Central Nervous System - Confusion and increased muscle tone.
Respiratory - Respiratory disorder.
Eye and ENT - Eye inflammation, ear disorder and ringing in the ear.
Genitourinary - Urinary frequency.
Cardene, Cardene SR
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Low blood pressure and fast heart rate.
Body as a Whole - Fever and neck pain.
Heart - Chest pain, block, ST segment depression, inverted T wave and deep-vein thrombophlebitis.
Gastrointestinal - Indigestion.
Blood - Reduced platelets count.
Metabolic - Decrease in blood minerals and swelling in extremities.
Central Nervous System - Confusion and increased muscle tone.
Respiratory - Respiratory disorder.
Eye and ENT - Eye inflammation, ear disorder and ringing in the ear.
Genitourinary - Urinary frequency.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Nicardipine
Nicardipine(Cardene) generic is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure and chest pain. It works by relaxing blood vessels.Brand Names or Trade Names of Nicardipine
International :
Cardene, Cardene SR
