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Nicardipine Flashcards

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Action

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CCB
relaxes vascular smooth muscle
decreases afterload

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Side effects

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hypotension, tachycardia
can exacerbate angina
phlebitis
contraindications - advanced aortic stenosis

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Indication

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control htn (post op & post CVA)
vasospasm post SAH (crosses BBB)
malignant htn

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Dosage

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onset 15min; half life 14hrs
initial dose - 5mg/hr
max dose - 15mg/hr

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