Which of the following calcium channel blockers may be administered intravenously?

A) nicardipine
B) diltiazem
C) verapamil
D) nifedipine


A) nicardipine
Nicardipine is a calcium channel blocker that may be administered intravenously, under the trade name Cardene IV. It is also available as Cardene SR, which is administered orally.

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