CARDENE IN 5.0% DEXTROSE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER vs NYMALIZE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CARDENE IN 5.0% DEXTROSE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER and NYMALIZE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	CARDENE IN 5.0% DEXTROSE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER	NYMALIZE
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$41.18 /30	~$37.38 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE	NIMODIPINE
Manufacturer	Chiesi	Azurity
Dosage forms	Injectable	Solution
Drug class	Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker	Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Variant Angina Pectoris, Hypertension, Stable Angina	Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

cardene in 5.0% dextrose in plastic container nymalize

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$41.18 /30

~$37.38 /30

Type

Active ingredient

NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE

NIMODIPINE

Manufacturer

Chiesi

Azurity

Dosage forms

Injectable

Solution

Drug class

Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Variant Angina Pectoris, Hypertension, Stable Angina

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

Nymalize costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $37.38 vs $41.18 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

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

Cardene in 5.0% Dextrose in Plastic Container contains Nicardipine Hydrochloride, while Nymalize contains Nimodipine — they have different active ingredients.

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.