CARDENE IN 4.8% DEXTROSE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER vs CARDENE IN 5.0% DEXTROSE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	CARDENE IN 4.8% DEXTROSE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER	CARDENE IN 5.0% DEXTROSE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$41.18 /30	~$41.18 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE	NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Chiesi	Chiesi
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker	Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Variant Angina Pectoris, Hypertension, Stable Angina	Variant Angina Pectoris, Hypertension, Stable Angina

cardene in 4.8% dextrose in plastic container cardene in 5.0% dextrose in plastic container

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$41.18 /30

Type

Active ingredient

NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Chiesi

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Variant Angina Pectoris, Hypertension, Stable Angina

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cardene in 4.8% Dextrose in Plastic Container or Cardene in 5.0% Dextrose in Plastic Container?

Cardene in 4.8% Dextrose in Plastic Container and Cardene in 5.0% Dextrose in Plastic Container are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

Which is cheaper, Cardene in 4.8% Dextrose in Plastic Container or Cardene in 5.0% Dextrose in Plastic Container?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $41.18 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Cardene in 4.8% Dextrose in Plastic Container and Cardene in 5.0% Dextrose in Plastic Container?

Both Cardene in 4.8% Dextrose in Plastic Container and Cardene in 5.0% Dextrose in Plastic Container share the active ingredient Nicardipine Hydrochloride.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.