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Brand: Cleviprex
Clevidipine is an ultra-short-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker used to treat severe hypertension. It is administered intravenously and rapidly lowers blood pressure. Its rapid onset and offset of action make it particularly useful for perioperative and intensive care settings where precise blood pressure control is crucial.
For the reduction of blood pressure when oral therapy is not feasible or desirable.
Outcome:
Increased clevidipine levels and enhanced hypotensive effects.
Mechanism:
Inhibition of clevidipine metabolism.
Outcome:
Additive hypotensive effects.
Mechanism:
Combined effects on heart rate and blood pressure.
Outcome:
Additive hypotensive effects.
Mechanism:
Vasodilatory effects of alcohol.
Most likely new formulation: None anticipated in the short term (5 years, <1% confidence).
Based on current usage trends and clinical trial data, there is a low likelihood of any major regulatory changes in the near future (less than 5% within the next 2 years).
Calcium Channel Blocker, Dihydropyridine
Dihydropyridine