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What You Should Know About Nicardipine

Nicardipine (Cardene SR) can help treat your high blood pressure. Read more to find out what it can do for you

What is Nicardipine (Cardene SR), and what does it do?

Nicardipine (Cardene SR) is a medication that is prescribed to treat high blood pressure. It is a calcium channel blocker which works by preventing calcium from entering the heart and artery cells. Calcium channel blockers allow blood vessels to relax and open by blocking calcium.

What dosages of Nicardipine (Cardene SR) are available?

The following are available dosages and forms of Nicardipine (Cardene SR):

Capsule

  • 20 mg
  • 30 mg

Capsule, extended release

  • 30 mg
  • 45 mg
  • 60 mg

Infusion solution

  • 20 mg/200 mL
  • 40 mg/200 mL

Injectable solution

  • 2.5 mg/mL

What side effects are common with taking Nicardipine (Cardene SR)?

The most common side effects of Nicardipine (Cardene SR) are:

  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Numbness
  • Tiredness
  • Muscle cramps

Some people experience more serious side effects from Nicardipine (Cardene SR), including:

  • Swelling of some parts of the body
  • Increased chest pain
  • Fainting
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Rash

If you are taking Nicardipine (Cardene SR), and you start to experience side effects, contact your doctor immediately.

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Does Nicardipine (Cardene SR) interact with other medications?

Nicardipine (Cardene SR) has been known to interact poorly with other medications, supplements and herbs. 

When taking Nicardipine (Cardene SR), you should avoid taking:

Who should NOT take Nicardipine (Cardene SR)?

Not all people can take Nicardipine (Cardene SR). Nicardipine (Cardene SR) may not be a good choice if you: 

  • Suffer from allergy to Nicardipine or similar medications
  • Have or had a heart, liver, and kidney disease
  • Are pregnant or trying to get pregnant

What drugs are similar to Nicardipine (Cardene SR)?

Other drugs that are similar to Nicardipine (Cardene SR) include:

Does Nicardipine (Cardene SR) have a generic form?

Nicardipine is a generic drug that is prescribed to treat high blood pressure and angina. Cardene SR is its brand name form.

What is the price of Nicardipine (Cardene SR) without insurance?

The average retail price of Nicardipine (Cardene SR) without insurance is $845.20.

Sounds expensive? NSURx can help you get this drug for a cheaper price. Look up Nicardipine (Cardene SR) on NSUR’s NSURx price look-up tool to find the pharmacy nearest to you with the lowest price. 

How can I save money on Nicardipine (Cardene SR)?

NSUR offers a prescription discount card called NSURx to help you save money on your Nicardipine (Cardene SR) prescriptions.

Simply present your NSURx card to the pharmacist the next time you fill a prescription of Nicardipine (Cardene SR) at your local pharmacy, and you could save up to 80% on your prescription costs! Moreover, every time you fill a prescription using NSURx, you will receive NSUR Coin as a reward, which you can use to buy goods and services on our health and wellness shopping platform.

Over 35,000 pharmacies accept NSURx prescriptions, including major chains like Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart and smaller, independent retailers in your neighborhood. 

There is no limit on the number of prescriptions you can fill using NSURx or the frequency at which you can fill them. You can even use NSURx to get discounts on other prescriptions for your friends and family (including pets!).  

Visit NSURx’s price lookup tool to see how much you can start saving today on your Nicardipine (Cardene SR) prescriptions and to find the nearest pharmacy to you that accepts NSURx, or call +1 (855) 917-6216. Most users have a pharmacy within 2 miles of their home that takes NSURx.

Rheanne Blest Razo

Rheanne Blest Razo

Rheanne Blest is an experienced content writer, virtual assistant and a fellow crypto enthusiast. In the past, she has managed relationships with enterprise clients like BMW, digital projects for start-up companies like NSUR Coin, and the day-to-day operations of an automotive custom house and lighting company.
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