Esmolol (Noun)
Meaning
Intravenous beta blocker (trade name Brevibloc) that acts for only a short time; used primarily for cardiac arrhythmias.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Esmolol is a medication that is used to treat certain heart rhythm disorders, such as supraventricular tachycardia.
- The doctor ordered a dose of esmolol to be administered intravenously to help slow the patient's rapid heart rate.
- Due to its short duration of action, esmolol is often used in emergency situations where rapid control of heart rate is necessary.
- The anesthesiologist used esmolol to control the patient's heart rate during surgery, allowing for a more stable procedure.
- In the ICU, esmolol was used to treat a patient with atrial fibrillation who was experiencing a rapid ventricular response.