Answer
It is used for acute life-threatening hypertension and high blood pressure after surgery, including specified emergencies such as hypertensive encephalopathy, aortic dissection and severe pre-eclampsia.
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- Nicardipine 10mg/10ml solution for injection — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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