Tuesday October 13, 2009


Q: Claviprex (clevidipine butyrate) is a newly approved IV medication for acute hypertension control as a continuous infusion. It is a lipid based drug (like propofol). How many calories it provides per cc via lipid?

Answer: Claviprex (clevidipine butyrate) provides about 2 kilocalories per cc to patient. In contrast, Diprivan (propofol) provides 1.1 kilocalories per ml to patient.