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Nicardipine, Cardene

Description

Nicardipine is a calcium-channel blocker

Action

calcium-channel blocker

Indications

hypertension

Side Effects

asthenia, dizziness, dyspnea, flushing, headache, heart failure, hypotension, palpitations, peripheral edema, sinus tachycardia, syncope, vertigo, weakness,

Drug-Vitamin-Herb Interactions


Negative interactions:

Calcium and Vitamin D
Calcium and Vitamin D may counteract the action of calcium-channel blockers.

Grapefruit juice
Grapefruit juice inhibits the breakdown of several drugs, including calcium channel blockers.

 

 

 

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