Conivaptan Intravenous and Gemfibrozil

• Generic Name: conivaptan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Vaprisol

Conivaptan injection is used to treat euvolemic hyponatremia (a condition where there is not enough sodium in your blood but with a normal blood volume). Sodium is a chemical that the body needs to be able to function well. Even if there is a normal blood volume, but with a low sodium level, it can still be a danger to your health. Conivaptan works by maintaining the right amount of sodium that the body needs.

Conivaptan is to be given only by or under the supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: gemfibrozil
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Lopid

Gemfibrozil helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides (fatty acids) in the blood. High levels of these types of fat in the blood are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis (clogged arteries).

Gemfibrozil is used together with diet to treat very high cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

It is used to decrease a person’s risk of pancreatitis when triglyceride levels are very high. It is also used to decrease the risk of heart disease in certain patients with high cholesterol.