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Nicardipine. Antihypertensive Drugs. Diuretics Beta blockers ACE-inhibitors Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB) Ca antagonist Verapamil Diltiazem Dihydropiridine (DHP) nifedipine, nicardipine. Katzung BG. Basic and clinical pharmacology. 10 th ed. USA: McGraw-Hill; 2006. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Nicardipine
Antihypertensive Drugs
1. Diuretics2. Beta blockers3. ACE-inhibitors4. Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB)5. Ca antagonist
a. Verapamilb. Diltiazemc. Dihydropiridine (DHP) nifedipine,
nicardipine
Katzung BG. Basic and clinical pharmacology. 10th ed. USA: McGraw-Hill; 2006.
Nicardipine
• Mechanism of action: inhibit calcium influx into arterial smooth muscle cells.
• IV preparation 100% bioavailability• > 90% hepatic metabolism• Minimum renal excretion safe for renal
insufficiency• Indication: hypertensive crisis• Side effect: hypotensionKatzung BG. Basic and clinical pharmacology. 10th ed. USA: McGraw-Hill; 2006.