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EspañolEsmolol Hcl overview
BRAND NAMES:
PremierPro Rx Brevibloc, Brevibloc Novaplus, PremierPro Rx Brevibloc Double Strength, Brevibloc Novaplus Double Strength, Brevibloc
Generic Names:
Esmolol Hcl
Uses:
Treats heart rhythm problems. Also slows down a fast heartbeat and treats high blood pressure during or after surgery. This medicine is a beta-blocker.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antiarrhythmic, Group II, Cardiovascular Agent
Forms:
Injectable
How it’s taken:
By injection
What form(s) does Esmolol Hcl come in
Injectable
What are common Esmolol Hcl doses?
Vial 10ML of 100MG/10ML
Common Esmolol Hcl prescriptions
Esmolol HCl
100ml of 2000mg/100ml flex contEsmolol HCl
250ml of 2500mg/250ml flex cont
How to take Esmolol Hcl
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
Esmolol Hcl contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to esmolol.
Esmolol Hcl warnings
Chest pain that may spread, trouble breathing, nausea, unusual sweating
Confusion, weakness, numbness in your hands or feet
Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have heart or blood vessel disease, angina, heart failure, lung or breathing problems, diabetes, thyroid problems, or kidney disease.
Esmolol Hcl interactions
Some medicines can affect how esmolol works. Tell your doctor if you are also using any of the following: DigoxinDopamineEpinephrine or norepinephrineBlood pressure medicine (such as clonidine, guanfacine, moxonidine, verapamil)
Esmolol Hcl side effects
Serious Side Effects
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
Confusion, weakness, numbness in your hands or feet
Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest
Chest pain that may spread, trouble breathing, nausea, unusual sweating
Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
Less Serious Side Effects
Pain, redness, itching, swelling, burning, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed