Understanding Nicardin SR: A Guide to the Sustained-Release Calcium Channel Blocker
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Over 75% of Americans with high blood pressure use medication to manage their condition, and for some, that medication includes nicardipine, often in a sustained-release (SR) formulation. Known by the brand name Cardene SR, this potent calcium channel blocker is used to treat both hypertension and stable angina by relaxing and widening blood vessels. Its sustained-release delivery offers a distinct advantage for consistent, long-term blood pressure control.
