Cardene

See also: Generic Cardene SR

Cardene is a brand name of nicardipine, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

CARDENE (nicardipine hydrochloride - capsule; oral)

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  Manufacturer: EKR THERAP
  
  Approval date: December 21, 1988
  
  Strength(s): 20MG ^[AB], 30MG ^[RLD][AB]

CARDENE (nicardipine hydrochloride - injectable; injection)

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  Manufacturer: EKR THERAP
  
  Approval date: January 30, 1992
  
  Strength(s): 25MG/10ML (2.5MG/ML) ^[RLD][AP]

Has a generic version of Cardene been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Cardene:

nicardipine hydrochloride capsule; oral

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  Manufacturer: BARR
  
  Approval date: December 10, 1996
  
  Strength(s): 20MG ^[AB], 30MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: EPIC PHARMA
  
  Approval date: March 19, 1998
  
  Strength(s): 20MG ^[AB], 30MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: MYLAN
  
  Approval date: July 18, 1996
  
  Strength(s): 20MG ^[AB], 30MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: TEVA
  
  Approval date: October 28, 1996
  
  Strength(s): 20MG ^[AB], 30MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: WATSON LABS
  
  Approval date: October 28, 1996
  
  Strength(s): 20MG ^[AB], 30MG ^[AB]

nicardipine hydrochloride injectable; injection

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  Manufacturer: BEDFORD
  
  Approval date: December 28, 2009
  
  Strength(s): 25MG/10ML (2.5MG/ML) ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: BIONICHE PHARMA USA
  
  Approval date: November 17, 2009
  
  Strength(s): 25MG/10ML (2.5MG/ML) ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: EXELA PHARMA SCIENCE
  
  Approval date: July 24, 2008
  
  Strength(s): 25MG/10ML (2.5MG/ML) ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: NAVINTA LLC
  
  Approval date: November 17, 2009
  
  Strength(s): 25MG/10ML (2.5MG/ML) ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: PHARMAFORCE
  
  Approval date: November 17, 2009
  
  Strength(s): 25MG/10ML (2.5MG/ML) ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: SUN PHARMA GLOBAL
  
  Approval date: November 17, 2009
  
  Strength(s): 25MG/10ML (2.5MG/ML) ^[AP]


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  Manufacturer: WOCKHARDT
  
  Approval date: November 17, 2009
  
  Strength(s): 25MG/10ML (2.5MG/ML) ^[AP]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Cardene. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Cardene.

See also...

• Cardene Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Cardene Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Cardene Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Cardene Intravenous Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Cardene AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
• Nicardipine Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Nicardipine Capsules Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Nicardipine Sustained-Release Capsules Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Nicardipine Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Nicardipine Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Nicardipine Intravenous Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Nicardipine AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)