Pronunciation: ES-moe-lol
Generic Name: Esmolol
Brand Name: Brevibloc
Esmolol is used for:
Temporary control of heart rate and blood pressure. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Esmolol is a beta-blocker. It works by reducing the workload on the heart and helping the heart beat more regularly by affecting certain nerve impulses in the body.
Do NOT use Esmolol if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Esmolol
- you have a history of heart block, heart shock, a very slow heartbeat with or without a recent history of heart attack, or you have a history of asthma
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Esmolol:
Some medical conditions may interact with Esmolol. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have heart disease, heart failure, blood flow problems, kidney problems, breathing problems (eg, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder [COPD]), diabetes, bronchitis, or low blood sugar
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Esmolol. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Indomethacin because the effectiveness of Esmolol may be decreased
- Ketanserin, mibefradil, quinazolines (eg, imatinib), or verapamil because the risk of side effects such as extremely low blood pressure may be increased
- Clonidine, lidocaine, or mefloquine because the actions and side effects of these medicines may be increased
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Esmolol may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Esmolol:
Use Esmolol as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Esmolol is usually administered as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. Ask your doctor or pharmacist any questions that you have about Esmolol.
- If you miss a dose of Esmolol, contact your doctor right away.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Esmolol.
Important safety information:
- Esmolol may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Esmolol.
- Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Esmolol.
- Use Esmolol with extreme caution in CHILDREN. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Esmolol has been shown to cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Esmolol during pregnancy. It is unknown if Esmolol is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Esmolol, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Esmolol:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Agitation; confusion; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; nausea; sleepiness.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); change in skin color; chest pain; fainting; headache; mental/mood changes; pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site; seizures; sweating; unusually slow or irregular heartbeat.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Esmolol side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include dizziness and weakness, especially upon standing; severe chest pain; slowed heartbeat.
Proper storage of Esmolol:
Esmolol is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Esmolol at home, store Esmolol as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider. Keep Esmolol out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Esmolol, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Esmolol is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Esmolol. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Esmolol resources
- Esmolol Side Effects (in more detail)
- Esmolol Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Esmolol Drug Interactions
- Esmolol Support Group
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- Esmolol Prescribing Information (FDA)
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- esmolol Concise Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
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- Brevibloc Prescribing Information (FDA)
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