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Name | Starting Dose | Frequency | Route |
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Nicardipine (Angina or Hypertension) | 20 mg or 30 mg | TDS | PO |
Nicardipine (Severe HTN SBP >200 mmHg and DBP > 120 mmHg) | 3-5 mg/hour for 15 minutes | stat | IV infusion in 5% Glucose in HDU/ITU/CCU setting |
Nicardipine (Severe HTN SBP >200 mmHg and DBP > 120 mmHg, Preeclampsia) | 2-4 mg/hour maintenance | IV infusion in 5% Glucose in HDU/ITU/CCU setting | |
Nicardipine (Severe HTN Elderly SBP >200 mmHg and DBP > 120 mmHg) | 1-5 mg/hour maintenance | IV infusion in 5% Glucose in HDU/ITU/CCU setting |