Esmolol Hcl 100mg | 10mL Injectable SDV
AUR-55150019410
Auromedics Pharma
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Antiarrhythmic
Overview:
Esmolol HCl is a short-acting beta-blocker used to manage acute tachycardia and hypertension. It is especially effective in situations requiring rapid but brief beta-adrenergic blockade. This product comes in a 100mg/10mL single-dose vial (SDV), ensuring precise dosing and ease of administration for healthcare professionals.
Key Features:
- Rapid Onset and Short Duration: Esmolol HCl is known for its quick onset of action and short duration, making it ideal for acute settings where immediate but temporary beta-blockade is required.
- Single-Dose Vial (SDV): The 10mL vial format ensures accurate dosing and reduces the risk of contamination, promoting safe and efficient patient care.
- Beta-1 Selective Adrenergic Blocker: Esmolol HCl selectively targets beta-1 receptors, providing effective heart rate control with minimal impact on beta-2 receptors, reducing the risk of bronchoconstriction.
Indications:
- Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT): Effective in controlling rapid heart rates associated with SVT.
- Perioperative Tachycardia and Hypertension: Used to manage heart rate and blood pressure during surgical procedures.
- Hypertensive Emergencies: Provides rapid blood pressure reduction in emergency situations.
Dosage and Administration:
- Dosage: The typical initial dose is a 500 mcg/kg bolus over 1 minute, followed by a maintenance infusion of 50-200 mcg/kg/min. Dosage adjustments should be based on the patient's response and clinical condition.
- Administration: Administered intravenously, ensuring immediate availability of the drug in the bloodstream for quick therapeutic action.
Contraindications and Precautions:
- Contraindications: Patients with known hypersensitivity to esmolol or any component of the formulation, severe bradycardia, heart block greater than first degree, cardiogenic shock, and overt heart failure.
- Precautions: Caution should be exercised in patients with reactive airway diseases, diabetes, and impaired renal function. Continuous monitoring of heart rate and blood pressure is recommended during administration.
Side Effects:
- Common Side Effects: Hypotension, bradycardia, dizziness, nausea, and fatigue.
- Serious Side Effects: Severe hypotension, heart failure, and bronchospasm in susceptible individuals.
Storage and Handling:
- Storage: Store at controlled room temperature, 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Protect from light and freezing.
- Handling: Use aseptic technique when handling and administering the medication to maintain sterility and prevent contamination.