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Nicardipine (Cardene)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Classification:
Calcium Channel Blocker
Therapeutic Effects:
Acute Hypertension Treatment
Primary Considerations:

Dilates vasculature - this is the primary affect. Cerebral vasculature dilation reduces cerebral perfusion so use with caution in patients with compromised/questionable CPP . Nicardipine, however,...

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