esmolol

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Noun

esmolol - intravenous beta blocker (trade name Brevibloc) that acts for only a short time; used primarily for cardiac arrhythmiasBreviblocbeta blocker, beta-adrenergic blocker, beta-adrenergic blocking agent, beta-blocking agent - any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia; decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system

esmolol

[es´mo-lol] a cardioselective beta-adrenergic blocking agent used as the hydrochloride salt in treatment of arrhythmias for short-term control of fibrillation" >atrial fibrillation, flutter" >atrial flutter, and noncompensatory tachycardia" >sinus tachycardia.

esmolol

Brevibloc^® Cardiology An ultrashort β-blocker used to treat A fib/flutter, unstable angina, HTN, SVT, PVCs, and for 2º protection of MI survivors Contraindications Bronchospastic lung disease, left ventricular dysfunction. See β-blocker.

esmolol

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Synonyms for esmolol

noun intravenous beta blocker (trade name Brevibloc) that acts for only a short time

Synonyms

Brevibloc

Related Words

beta blocker
beta-adrenergic blocker
beta-adrenergic blocking agent
beta-blocking agent

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