SPL Set ID: 861247cc-3edf-4497-b230-2147489548b3
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Nicardipine hydrochloride capsules for oral administration each contain 20 mg or 30 mg of nicardipine hydrochloride, USP. Nicardipine hydrochloride capsules are a calcium ion influx inhibitor (slow channel blocker or calcium channel blocker). Nicardipine hydrochloride, USP is a dihydropyridine structure with the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) chemical name 2-(benzyl-methyl amino)ethyl methyl 1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4-(m-nitrophenyl)-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylate monohydrochloride, and it has the following structure: Nicardipine Hydrochloride, USP Molecular Formula C 26 H 29 N 3 O 6 . HCl Nicardipine hydrochloride, USP is a pale greenish-yellow, odorless, crystalline powder that melts at about 167°C to 171°C. It is freely soluble in methanol and acetic acid, sparingly soluble in ethanol, slightly soluble in water. It has a molecular weight of 515.99. Nicardipine hydrochloride capsules are available in hard gelatin capsules containing 20-mg or 30-mg nicardipine hydrochloride, USP with magnesium stearate and pregelatinized starch as the inactive ingredients. The 20-mg strength is provided in opaque light blue cap and opaque white body, while the 30-mg capsules are provided in opaque blue cap and opaque light blue body. The capsule shells contains gelatin, titanium dioxide, and FD&C Blue No. 1. The black imprinting ink contains black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide and shellac. Image