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Details

Stereochemistry RACEMIC
Molecular Formula C16H25NO4.H2O4S
Molecular Weight 393.452
Optical Activity ( + / - )
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 1
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of ESMOLOL SULFATE

SMILES

OS(O)(=O)=O.COC(=O)CCC1=CC=C(OCC(O)CNC(C)C)C=C1

InChI

InChIKey=KHCMVWJHIZXEKF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C16H25NO4.H2O4S/c1-12(2)17-10-14(18)11-21-15-7-4-13(5-8-15)6-9-16(19)20-3;1-5(2,3)4/h4-5,7-8,12,14,17-18H,6,9-11H2,1-3H3;(H2,1,2,3,4)

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula H2O4S
Molecular Weight 98.078
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Molecular Formula C16H25NO4
Molecular Weight 295.374
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry RACEMIC
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 1
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity ( + / - )

Description
Curator's Comment: Description was created based on several sources, including http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2012/019386s043lbl.pdf

Esmolol (trade name Brevibloc) is a cardioselective beta1 receptor blocker with rapid onset, a very short duration of action, and no significant intrinsic sympathomimetic or membrane stabilizing 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. Esmolol predominantly blocks the beta-1 receptors in cardiac tissue. Used for the rapid control of ventricular rate in patients with atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter in perioperative, postoperative, or other emergent circumstances where short term control of ventricular rate with a short-acting agent is desirable. Also used in noncompensatory sinus tachycardia where the rapid heart rate requires specific intervention.

CNS Activity

Curator's Comment: esmolol does not cross the blood-brain barrier

Approval Year

Targets

Targets

Primary TargetPharmacologyConditionPotency
74.2 µM [IC50]
Conditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Primary
BREVIBLOC

Approved Use

BREVIBLOC is a beta adrenergic blocker indicated for the short-term treatment of: Control of ventricular rate in supraventricular tachycardia including atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter and control of heart rate in noncompensatory sinus tachycardia Control of perioperative tachycardia and hypertension

Launch Date

1986
Primary
BREVIBLOC

Approved Use

BREVIBLOC is a beta adrenergic blocker indicated for the short-term treatment of: Control of ventricular rate in supraventricular tachycardia including atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter and control of heart rate in noncompensatory sinus tachycardia Control of perioperative tachycardia and hypertension

Launch Date

1986
Cmax

Cmax

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
0.22 μg/mL
0.5 mg/kg single, intravenous
dose: 0.5 mg/kg
route of administration: Intravenous
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
ESMOLOL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: UNKNOWN
0.56 μg/mL
1 mg/kg single, intravenous
dose: 1 mg/kg
route of administration: Intravenous
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
ESMOLOL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: UNKNOWN
0.96 μg/mL
1.5 mg single, intravenous
dose: 1.5 mg
route of administration: Intravenous
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
ESMOLOL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: UNKNOWN
AUC

AUC

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
0.02 μg × h/mL
0.5 mg/kg single, intravenous
dose: 0.5 mg/kg
route of administration: Intravenous
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
ESMOLOL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: UNKNOWN
0.03 μg × h/mL
1 mg/kg single, intravenous
dose: 1 mg/kg
route of administration: Intravenous
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
ESMOLOL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: UNKNOWN
0.06 μg × h/mL
1.5 mg single, intravenous
dose: 1.5 mg
route of administration: Intravenous
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
ESMOLOL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: UNKNOWN
T1/2

T1/2

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
3.65 min
0.5 mg/kg single, intravenous
dose: 0.5 mg/kg
route of administration: Intravenous
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
ESMOLOL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: UNKNOWN
4.77 min
1 mg/kg single, intravenous
dose: 1 mg/kg
route of administration: Intravenous
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
ESMOLOL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: UNKNOWN
4.76 min
1.5 mg single, intravenous
dose: 1.5 mg
route of administration: Intravenous
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
ESMOLOL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: UNKNOWN
Funbound

Funbound

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
45%
ESMOLOL plasma
Homo sapiens
population: UNKNOWN
age: UNKNOWN
sex: UNKNOWN
food status: UNKNOWN
Doses

Doses

DosePopulationAdverse events​
400 ug/kg/min single, intravenous
Dose: 400 ug/kg/min
Route: intravenous
Route: single
Dose: 400 ug/kg/min
Sources:
unhealthy, 15 years
Health Status: unhealthy
Age Group: 15 years
Sex: M
Sources:
Disc. AE: Delirium...
AEs leading to
discontinuation/dose reduction:
Delirium (1 patient)
Sources:
500 ug/kg single, intravenous
Recommended
Dose: 500 ug/kg
Route: intravenous
Route: single
Dose: 500 ug/kg
Sources:
unhealthy, adult
Health Status: unhealthy
Age Group: adult
Sex: unknown
Sources:
Other AEs: Hypotension asymptomatic, Hypotension symptomatic...
Other AEs:
Hypotension asymptomatic (25%)
Hypotension symptomatic (12%)
Infusion site reactions (8%)
Nausea (7%)
Dizziness (3%)
Somnolence (3%)
Sources:
500 ug/kg single, intravenous
Recommended
Dose: 500 ug/kg
Route: intravenous
Route: single
Dose: 500 ug/kg
Sources:
unhealthy, mean 44 years
Health Status: unhealthy
Age Group: mean 44 years
Sources:
500 ug/kg single, intravenous
Recommended
Dose: 500 ug/kg
Route: intravenous
Route: single
Dose: 500 ug/kg
Sources:
unhealthy, mean 58 years
Health Status: unhealthy
Age Group: mean 58 years
Sex: M+F
Sources:
AEs

AEs

AESignificanceDosePopulation
Delirium 1 patient
Disc. AE
400 ug/kg/min single, intravenous
Dose: 400 ug/kg/min
Route: intravenous
Route: single
Dose: 400 ug/kg/min
Sources:
unhealthy, 15 years
Health Status: unhealthy
Age Group: 15 years
Sex: M
Sources:
Hypotension symptomatic 12%
500 ug/kg single, intravenous
Recommended
Dose: 500 ug/kg
Route: intravenous
Route: single
Dose: 500 ug/kg
Sources:
unhealthy, adult
Health Status: unhealthy
Age Group: adult
Sex: unknown
Sources:
Hypotension asymptomatic 25%
500 ug/kg single, intravenous
Recommended
Dose: 500 ug/kg
Route: intravenous
Route: single
Dose: 500 ug/kg
Sources:
unhealthy, adult
Health Status: unhealthy
Age Group: adult
Sex: unknown
Sources:
Dizziness 3%
500 ug/kg single, intravenous
Recommended
Dose: 500 ug/kg
Route: intravenous
Route: single
Dose: 500 ug/kg
Sources:
unhealthy, adult
Health Status: unhealthy
Age Group: adult
Sex: unknown
Sources:
Somnolence 3%
500 ug/kg single, intravenous
Recommended
Dose: 500 ug/kg
Route: intravenous
Route: single
Dose: 500 ug/kg
Sources:
unhealthy, adult
Health Status: unhealthy
Age Group: adult
Sex: unknown
Sources:
Nausea 7%
500 ug/kg single, intravenous
Recommended
Dose: 500 ug/kg
Route: intravenous
Route: single
Dose: 500 ug/kg
Sources:
unhealthy, adult
Health Status: unhealthy
Age Group: adult
Sex: unknown
Sources:
Infusion site reactions 8%
500 ug/kg single, intravenous
Recommended
Dose: 500 ug/kg
Route: intravenous
Route: single
Dose: 500 ug/kg
Sources:
unhealthy, adult
Health Status: unhealthy
Age Group: adult
Sex: unknown
Sources:
Sourcing

Sourcing

Vendor/AggregatorIDURL
PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
Administration of esmolol in microlaryngeal surgery for blunting the hemodynamic response during laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation in cigarette smokers.
2007-02
The effect of intermittent low speed mode upon aortic valve opening in calves supported with a Jarvik 2000 axial flow device.
2005-04-21
[Intermittent complete left bundle branch block during general anesthesia].
2004-12
[Successful control of rapid heart rate with atrial flutter by intravenous administration of esmolol in a patient after total correction of the tetralogy of Fallot].
2004-08
The use of multi-frequency EPR techniques to identify the radicals produced in irradiated beta-blockers.
2004-01
Determination of radical yields in solid-state drugs as one technique to identify drugs that will withstand radiosterilization: radioresistance of beta blockers.
2003-07
Patents

Patents

Sample Use Guides

Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) or noncompensatory sinus tachycardia Optional loading dose: 500 mcg per kg infused over one minute Then 50 mcg per kg per minute for the next 4 minutes Adjust dose as needed to a maximum of 200 mcg per kg per minute Additional loading doses may be administered
Route of Administration: Intravenous
In unpaced Langendorff-perfused rat hearts, esmolol (0.03-3 mmol/L) had a profound negative inotropic effect resulting in diastolic arrest at 1 mmol/L and above.
Substance Class Chemical
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Record UNII
4FAM116LV3
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Name Type Language
BENZENEPROPANOIC ACID, 4-(2-HYDROXY-3-((1-METHYLETHYL)AMINO)PROPOXY)-, METHYL ESTER, SULFATE (2:1) (SALT)
Preferred Name English
ESMOLOL SULFATE
Common Name English
Code System Code Type Description
FDA UNII
4FAM116LV3
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CAS
81147-93-5
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PUBCHEM
126961356
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