Nicardipine

Trade – Cardene

Class – Calcium Channel blocker 

MOA – Blocks calcium movement into the smooth muscle of the blood vessel walls, causing vasodilation.

Indication – Angina, HTN

Contraindication – Aortic stenosis, hypotension, use caution in heart failure, cardiac conduction abnormalities, Cerebrovascular disease, depressed AV node conduction. 

Side effects – Edema, headaches, flushing, sinus tachycardia, hypotension 

Dosages :

Adult: 5mg/hr IV/IO 

Pedi: 0.5 – 5 mcg/kg/min