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Esmolol Flashcards

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Esmolol

Mechanism of Action

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β1 adrenergic receptor blocker with little to no effect on β2 receptors except at high doses

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Esmolol

Class

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Beta-blocker, β1 selective

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Esmolol

Induction Dose: None

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None

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Esmolol

Bolus Dose

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0.5 mg/kg

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Esmolol

Gtt rate

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50-300 mcg/kg/min

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Esmolol

Common Side Effects / Contraindications

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Hypotension

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Esmolol

Onset

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2 min

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Esmolol

Peak

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5 min

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Esmolol

Distribution half-life (t1/2α)

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9-10 min

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Esmolol

Metabolism

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RBC esterases

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Esmolol

Elimination half-life (t1/2 β)/ Active metabolites

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9 min

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