Clevidipine-hydrochlorothiazide
What is Clevidipine-hydrochlorothiazide? Clevidipine-Hydrochlorothiazide is a combination medication used in the hospital setting for the management of severe hypertension. It contains clevidipine, an ultra-short-acting calcium channel blocker that lowers blood pressure by inhibiting the influx of calcium ions into vascular smooth muscle cells, and hydrochlorothiazide, a thiazide diuretic that increases urine production to help lower blood pressure. The combination is administered intravenously and has a rapid onset and short duration of action, making it suitable for acute situations such as cardiac surgery or emergency situations....