cardene sr

Frequently asked questions

What does Cardene SR treat?

Cardene SR (Nicardipine Hydrochloride) may be used to treat variant angina pectoris, hypertension, stable angina, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Cardene SR work?

Cardene SR is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers stop calcium from entering the muscle cells in your blood vessel walls. With less calcium, those muscles relax and the vessels widen, which lowers blood pressure and eases the heart's workload.

How is Cardene SR rated?

pharmaranks gives Cardene SR a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Cardene SR cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $41.18 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Cardene SR?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Cardene SR. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Cardene SR?

Cardene SR is marketed by Chiesi. You can see Chiesi's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Cardene SR a brand-name or generic drug?

Cardene SR is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Nicardipine Hydrochloride.

Is Cardene SR available over the counter?

No. Cardene SR is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Cardene SR come in?

Cardene SR is currently marketed as capsule, extended release, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Cardene SR?

Cardene SR is classified as dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Cardene SR FDA-registered?

Cardene SR is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020005. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Cardene SR been recalled by the FDA?

Cardene SR has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Cardene SR safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Cardene SR a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.