Esmolol (Esmolol)
Overview of Esmolol
Esmolol is a cardioselective short-acting beta-blocker. Esmolol is administered via IV-infusion and due to ultra short duration of action, is useful for acute control of hypertension or certain supraventricular arrhythmias. Esmolol is also used to control hypertension and tachycardia in perioperative, postoperative or emergency settings.
Indication of Esmolol
Indications
Contraindication of Esmolol
Esmolol is contraindicated in conditions like Diabetes mellitus,Cardiogenic shock,Bronchospasm,Heart block,Hypotension,Sinus bradycardia.
Side Effects of Esmolol
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Esmolol, which give rise to further complications include Hypotension, Hypotension.,Esmolol produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Bradycardia. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Esmolol therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Esmolol include Bradycardia, Hypotension, Drowsiness, Drowsiness, Loss of conciousness.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Esmolol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Inflammation, Weakness, Dizziness, Irritability, Dyspnea, Necrosis, Hypotension, Diaphoresis, Thrombophlebitis, Paresthesias, Peripheral ischemia, dizziness.
Precautions of Esmolol
It should be use with caution in diabetic patients and patients with kidney or liver disease.