Encyclopedia: Esmolol
Esmolol is a cardioselective beta1 receptor blocker with rapid onset, a very short duration of action, and no significant intrinsic sympathomimetic or membrane stabilising activity at therapeutic dosages. Esmolol decreases the force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system, which are found in the heart and other organs of the body. Esmolol prevents the action of two naturally occurring substances: epinephrine and norepinephrine....
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labetalol vs. esmolol
opinion is to give esmolol or Labetalol. The back procedure took 20 minutes. Quote: : I am curious what your opinion is to give esmolol or Labetalol. Depends how...
Mar 11, 2008
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Acute dissection of Descending Thoracic aorta and Nitropress
the dissection? a) esmolol b) NTG c) NTP d) NTP beta-blocker e) Trimethaphan Answer: C I have no clue why the dissection? a) esmolol b) NTG c) NTP d) NTP beta-blocker e) Trimethaphan Answer...
Jul 21, 2008
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WPW Syndrome and Beta-blockers
propranolol be acceptable? Is it due to its relatively longer onset of action compared to esmolol? to esmolol? "Appropriate therapy includes" propranolol means propranolol is acceptable...
Jul 21, 2008
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