• Malignant arterial hypertension/Hypertensive encephalopathy
• Aortic dissection, when short acting bêta-blocker therapy is not suitable, or in combination with a bêta-blocker when bêta-blockade alone is not effective
• Severe pre-eclampsia when other intravenous antihypertensive agents are not recommended or are contra-indicated
• Nicardipine is also indicated for the treatment of post-operative hypertension

Posology

Nicardex should only be administered by specialists in well controlled environments, such as hospitals and intensive care units, with continuous monitoring of blood pressure. Posology is directed by doctor.