1 doctor agreed: No: Diverticulosis is a process through which the colon makes pockets over time. It is a common condition and generally does not cause discomfort or fever. However, when one of these pockets becomes obstructed through stool or food by-products, the condition is called diverticulitis.
What is Cardene (nicardipine)? Nicardipine is a calcium channel blocker. Nicardipine relaxes (widens) your blood vessels, which makes it easier for the heart to pump and reduces its workload. Nicardipine is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain). Nicardipine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Cardiovascular Drugs Throughout the Continuum of Care Carol Jacobson RN, MN www.cardionursing.com Heart Arteries Veins Volume Drugs that keep blood from clotting: ASA Plavix Reopro, Integrilin, Aggrastat Coumadin, Heparins Drugs that increase contractility: Dobutamine Dopamine Milrinone Digitalis Drugs that dilate veins (preload reducers): Nitrates (NTG, etc.) ACEI ARBs Aldosterone blockers Neseritide Drugs that reduce blood volume: Diuretics ACEI ARBs Aldosterone blockers Drugs to treat angina: Nitrates (NTG, etc) Beta blockers Ca ++ blockers Drugs that dilate arteries &