Nicardipine Hydrochloride Injection for short-term treatment of hypertension launched

Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd. (NYSE Amex: CPD) has launched Nicardipine Hydrochloride Injection immediately following Sun Pharma's final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Nicardipine Hydrochloride Injection is indicated for the short-term treatment of hypertension when oral therapy is not feasible or not desirable. These Nicardipine Hydrochloride Injections are available as 25 mg/10ml single use ampuls containing 2.5 mg/ml of the drug, and have annual sales of approximately USD 170 million in the US.