made particularly esmolol (Intravenous route) ES-moe-lol Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Commonly used brand name(s) In the U.S. Brevibloc Esmolol HCl Available Dosage Forms: Solution Therapeutic Class: Cardiovascular Agent Pharmacologic Class: Beta-Adrenergic Blocker, Cardioselective Slideshow Can Prescription Drugs Lead to Weight Gain? Uses For esmolol Esmolol is used to control rapid heartbeats or abnormal heart rhythms. esmolol is also used to treat fast heartbeat and high blood pressure during surgery, after surgery, or during other medical procedures . esmolol is a beta-blocker. It works by affecting the response to nerve impulses in certain parts of the body, like the heart. As a result, the heart beats slower and decreases the blood pressure. When the blood pressure is lowered, the amount of blood and oxygen is increased to the heart . esmolol is available only with your doctor's prescription . Before Using esmolol In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For esmolol, the following should be considered: Allergies Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to esmolol or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Pediatric Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of esmolol in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established . Geriatric No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of esmolol in geriatric patients. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related kidney problems, which may require an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving esmolol . Pregnancy Pregnancy Category Explanation All Trimesters C Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR no animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women. Breast Feeding There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding. Interactions with Medicines Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving esmolol, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Using esmolol with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Clonidine Crizotinib Diltiazem Dronedarone Fenoldopam Fingolimod Lacosamide Rivastigmine Verapamil Using esmolol with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Acarbose Aceclofenac Acemetacin Acetyldigoxin Albiglutide Alfuzosin Alogliptin Amiodarone Amtolmetin Guacil Arbutamine Aspirin Bromfenac Bufexamac Bunazosin Canagliflozin Celecoxib Chlorpropamide Choline Salicylate Clonixin Dapagliflozin Deslanoside Dexibuprofen Dexketoprofen Diclofenac Diflunisal Digitoxin Digoxin Dipyrone Doxazosin Droxicam Dulaglutide Empagliflozin Etodolac Etofenamate Etoricoxib Exenatide Felbinac Fenoprofen Fepradinol Feprazone Floctafenine Flufenamic Acid Flurbiprofen Glimepiride Glipizide Glyburide Ibuprofen Indomethacin Insulin Aspart, Recombinant Insulin Degludec Insulin Detemir Insulin Glargine, Recombinant Insulin Glulisine Insulin Human Inhaled Insulin Human Isophane (NPH) Insulin Human Regular Insulin Lispro, Recombinant Ketoprofen Ketorolac Linagliptin Liraglutide Lixisenatide Lornoxicam Loxoprofen Lumiracoxib Meclofenamate Mefenamic Acid Meloxicam Metformin Metildigoxin Mibefradil Miglitol Morniflumate Morphine Morphine Sulfate Liposome Moxisylyte Nabumetone Naproxen Nateglinide Nepafenac Niflumic Acid Nimesulide Nimesulide Beta Cyclodextrin Oxaprozin Oxyphenbutazone Parecoxib Phenoxybenzamine Phentolamine Phenylbutazone Piketoprofen Pioglitazone Piroxicam Pramlintide Pranoprofen Prazosin Proglumetacin Propyphenazone Proquazone Repaglinide Rofecoxib Rosiglitazone Salicylic Acid Salsalate Saxagliptin Sitagliptin Sodium Salicylate St John's Wort Sulindac Tamsulosin Tenoxicam Terazosin Tiaprofenic Acid Tolazamide Tolbutamide Tolfenamic Acid Tolmetin Trimazosin Urapidil Valdecoxib Vildagliptin Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco. Other Medical Problems The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of esmolol. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: Bradycardia (slow heartbeat) or Heart block or Heart failure Should not use in patients with these conditions . Diabetes or Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) May cover up some of the signs and symptoms of these diseases, such as a fast heartbeat . Hypotension (low blood pressure) May worsen this condition . Kidney disease Use with caution. The effects may be increased because of slower removal from the body . Lung disease (e.g. asthma, bronchitis, emphysema) May cause difficulty with breathing in patients with this condition . Proper Use of esmolol A nurse or other trained health professional will give you esmolol. esmolol is given through a needle placed into one of your veins . Precautions While Using esmolol Your doctor will only give you a few doses of esmolol until your condition improves, and then you will be switched to another medicine that works the same way. If you have any concerns about this, talk to your doctor . esmolol Side Effects Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur: More common Blurred vision confusion dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly increased sweating unusual tiredness or weakness Less common Itching of skin numbness and tingling of face, fingers, or toes pain in arms, legs, or lower back, especially pain in calves and/or heels upon exertion pale, bluish-colored, or cold hands or feet weak or absent pulses in legs Rare Blue lips and fingernails burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings changes in skin color changes in vision chest pain or discomfort convulsions coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum decrease in frequency of urination decrease in urine volume delusions dementia difficult, fast, noisy breathing, sometimes with wheezing difficulty in passing urine (dribbling) difficulty with speaking feeling of warmth feeling unusually cold lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting loss of bladder control muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities no heartbeat pain, tenderness, or swelling of foot or leg painful urination paleness of skin peeling of skin redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest shivering shortness of breath slow or irregular heartbeat small clicking, bubbling, or rattling sounds in the lung when listening with a stethoscope sudden loss of consciousness swelling, redness, or burning of skin where the needle is placed tightness in chest Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur: Symptoms of overdose Dilated neck veins extreme fatigue irregular breathing no blood pressure or pulse stopping of heart swelling of face, fingers, feet, or lower legs unconsciousness weight gain Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: More common Hardening or thickening of skin where the needle is placed nausea Less common Anxiety dry mouth headache hyperventilation irritability nervousness restlessness shaking sleepiness or unusual drowsiness trouble sleeping vomiting Rare Acid or sour stomach belching change in taste or bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste difficulty having a bowel movement (stool) discouragement feeling sad or empty heartburn indigestion lack of appetite lack or loss of strength loss of interest or pleasure shoulder pain stomach soreness, discomfort, upset, or pain stuffy nose tiredness trouble concentrating weight loss Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. 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Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about esmolol Side Effects During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group Pricing & Coupons En Español 0 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: cardioselective beta blockers Consumer resources Esmolol Other brands: Brevibloc Professional resources Esmolol Hydrochloride (AHFS Monograph) Esmolol Injection (FDA) Esmolol (Wolters Kluwer) Related treatment guides Atrial Fibrillation Atrial Flutter Supraventricular Tachycardia High Blood Pressure Intra- or Post-op SVT or Hypertension} Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only C Pregnancy Category Risk cannot be ruled out N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA WADA Class Anti-Doping Classification Manufacturers Baxter International Inc. Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. 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