IV Double and Triple Concentrated Nicardipine for Stroke and ICH
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
1969-12-31
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Summary
Hypertension (high blood pressure) can often cause neurological worsening in patients with
stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage and subarachnoid hemorrhage. Intravenous infusion of
nicardipine (Cardene) for control of hypertension is FDA approved. The disadvantage of
Nicardipine IV drip is the relative large volume of fluid needed (up to 150 cc/hr). The
purpose of this study is to evaluate safety and efficacy of double or triple concentrated
peripheral intravenous (IV) Nicardipine.