Drug reference
Short-term treatment of supraventricular arrhythmias (including atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, sinus tachycardia)| Tachycardia and hypertension in peri- operative period ▶BY INTRAVENOUS INFUSION ▶Adult: 50–200 micrograms/kg/minute, consult product literature for details of dose titration and doses during peri-operative period
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▶Common or very common Anxiety. appetite decreased. concentration impaired. drowsiness. hyperhidrosis ▶Uncommon Arrhythmias. chills. constipation. costochondritis. dry mouth. dyspepsia. fever. flushing. nasal congestion. oedema. pain. pallor. pulmonary oedema. respiratory disorders. seizure. skin reactions. speech disorder. taste altered. thinking abnormal. urinary retention ▶Rare or very rare Cardiac arrest. extravasation necrosis. thrombophlebitis ▶Frequency not known Angioedema. coronary vasospasm. hyperkalaemia. metabolic acidosis
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Manufacturer advises avoidance.
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Manufacturer advises caution.
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Solution for injection ▶Esmolol hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Esmolol hydrochloride 10 mg per 1 ml Esmolol hydrochloride 100mg/10ml solution for injection vials | 5 vial P £38.95 (Hospital only) Esmolol 100mg/10ml solution for injection vials | 10 vial P £100.00 (Hospital only) ▶Brevibloc (Baxter Healthcare Ltd) Esmolol hydrochloride 10 mg per 1 ml Brevibloc Premixed 100mg/10ml solution for injection vials | 5 vial P s Solution for infusion ▶Brevibloc (Baxter Healthcare Ltd) Esmolol hydrochloride 10 mg per 1 ml Brevibloc Premixed 2.5g/250ml infusion bags | 1 bag P £89.69 eiiii F 159
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50–200 micrograms/kg/minute, consult product
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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