Clevidipine dosing
Antihypertensives · 0.5 mg/mL · IV Infusion
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 0.015 mg/hr/kg | 1.05 mg/hr |
| standard | 0.03 mg/hr/kg | 2.1 mg/hr |
| high | 0.45 mg/hr/kg | 31.5 mg/hr |
Start 1-2 mg/hr, double q90s to max 32 mg/hr. Ultra-short acting CCB (t1/2 ~1 min). Lipid emulsion — contraindicated in soy/egg allergy. Max 1000 mL/24h.
Renal & hepatic adjustment
No drug-specific organ adjustment in our database — use clinical judgment and verify against the label.
Evidence A · ECLIPSE trials; perioperative HTN management
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Vigil computes Clevidipine for your patient's actual weight — and adjusts for renal or hepatic impairment automatically, with the cited rationale. The number is calculated from a verified database, never guessed.
Decision support for licensed clinicians — not a substitute for clinical judgment. Always verify against the package insert and the patient in front of you.