This drug is a calcium channel blocker. Calcium is involved in blood vessel contraction. By blocking calcium, nicardipine relaxes and widens the blood vessels. It is used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). Ask your doctor or pharmacist about possible problems related to use of short-acting calcium channel blockers.

This drug is a calcium channel blocker. Calcium is involved in blood vessel contraction. By blocking calcium, nicardipine relaxes and widens the blood vessels. It is used to treat high blood pressure. OTHER USES: This medication may also be used for chest pain (angina).