Cleviprex
Generic name:clevidipine [ kle-VID-a-peen ]
Drug class:Calcium channel blocking agents
What is Cleviprex?
Cleviprex belongs to a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels.
Cleviprex is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in people who cannot take medicine by mouth.
Cleviprex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
If possible before you receive Cleviprex, tell your doctor if you have high cholesterol or triglycerides (especially if you also have pancreatitis), aortic stenosis (narrowing of aortic valves in the heart), lipoid nephrosis (a kidney disorder), or if you are allergic to eggs or soy products.
In an emergency, you may not be able to tell caregivers about your health conditions. Make sure any doctor caring for you afterward knows you received this medicine.
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with Cleviprex if you are allergic to clevidipine, or if you have:
high cholesterol or triglycerides (especially if you also have pancreatitis);
problems with metabolizing fats;
severe narrowing of the aortic valve in your heart (aortic stenosis);
a kidney disorder called lipoid nephrosis; or
an allergy to eggs, soybeans, or soy products.
If possible before you receive Cleviprex, tell your caregivers if you have ever had:
high cholesterol;
pancreatitis;
congestive heart failure;
food allergies;
pheochromocytoma (an adrenal gland tumor); or
liver or kidney disease.
In an emergency, you may not be able to tell caregivers if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Make sure any doctor caring for your pregnancy or your baby knows you received this medicine.
How is Cleviprex given?
Cleviprex is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
Your blood pressure and other vital signs will be watched closely. Your dose will be adjusted as your blood pressure normalizes.
You may be given another blood pressure medication to take after treatment with Cleviprex.
If your doctor does not prescribe blood pressure medication for you to keep taking, you will need to be watched for at least 8 hours after your last Cleviprex injection to make sure your blood pressure does not go back up again.
Keep using your blood pressure medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.
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