Nicardiin 1 mg/ml Solution for Infusion is indicated for the treatment of acute life-threatening hypertension, particularly in the event of: Malignant arterial hypertension/Hypertensive encephalopathy.
Aortic dissection, when short-acting beta-blocker therapy is not suitable, or in combination with a beta-blocker when beta-blockade alone is not effective.
Severe pre-eclampsia, when other intravenous antihypertensive agents are not recommended or are contraindicated.
Nicardipine is also indicated for the treatment of post-operative hypertension.