Cardene and Magtrate

• Generic Name: nicardipine
• Dosage Forms: sustained release capsules
• Other Brand Names: Cardene IV, Cardene SR, Cardene

Nicardipine is used alone or together with other medicines to treat severe chest pain (angina) or high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled .

Nicardipine is a calcium channel blocker. It works by affecting the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels. As a result, nicardipine relaxes blood vessels and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload .

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .

• Generic Name: magnesium gluconate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Mag-G, Magtrate, Optimum Magnesium Gluconate, Magonate, Magonate Natal

Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium is important for many systems in the body, especially the muscles and nerves.

Magtrate is used as a supplement to maintain adequate magnesium in the body.

Magtrate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.