ESMOLOL

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Intravenous beta blocker (trade name Brevibloc) that acts for only a short time; used primarily for cardiac arrhythmias

Synonyms:

Brevibloc; esmolol

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("esmolol" is a kind of...):

beta-adrenergic blocker; beta-adrenergic blocking agent; beta-blocking agent; beta blocker (any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia; decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system)