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nicardipine hydrochloride

nicardipine hydrochloride (NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a voltage-gated l-type calcium channel blocker. Associated with Regeneron Ireland Designated Activity Company (DAC). Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — nicardipine hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

nicardipine hydrochloride (NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a voltage-gated l-type calcium channel blocker. Associated with Regeneron Ireland Designated Activity Company (DAC). Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN nicardipine hydrochloride
Brand NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Voltage-gated L-type calcium channel blocker
Target Voltage-gated L-type calcium channel
Route ORAL
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

Voltage-gated L-type calcium channel blocker

Primary target: Voltage-gated L-type calcium channel

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Intravenous nicardipine hydrochloride Phase 3 · Chinese Academy of · Intracerebral Hemorrhage

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Frequently asked questions

What is nicardipine hydrochloride?

nicardipine hydrochloride (NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a voltage-gated l-type calcium channel blocker. Associated with Regeneron Ireland Designated Activity Company (DAC). Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for nicardipine hydrochloride?

NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE is a marketed brand name for nicardipine hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of nicardipine hydrochloride?

nicardipine hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.