Stereochemistry | RACEMIC |
Molecular Formula | C16H25NO4 |
Molecular Weight | 295.374 |
Optical Activity | ( + / - ) |
Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 1 |
E/Z Centers | 0 |
Charge | 0 |
SHOW SMILES / InChI
SMILES
COC(=O)CCC1=CC=C(OCC(O)CNC(C)C)C=C1
InChI
InChIKey=AQNDDEOPVVGCPG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C16H25NO4/c1-12(2)17-10-14(18)11-21-15-7-4-13(5-8-15)6-9-16(19)20-3/h4-5,7-8,12,14,17-18H,6,9-11H2,1-3H3
Molecular Formula | C16H25NO4 |
Molecular Weight | 295.374 |
Charge | 0 |
Count |
MOL RATIO
1 MOL RATIO (average) |
Stereochemistry | RACEMIC |
Additional Stereochemistry | No |
Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 1 |
E/Z Centers | 0 |
Optical Activity | ( + / - ) |
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.
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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