• U.S. Brand Names: Brevibloc
• Canadian Brand Names: Brevibloc®
• Mexican Brand Names: Brevibloc
• Pharmacologic Category: Antiarrhythmic Agent, Class II;Beta Blocker, Beta-1 Selective

• It is used to treat a fast heartbeat.
• It is used to treat high blood pressure.
• Esmolol blocks chemicals that stimulate the body.

How to take

• It is given into a vein for a period of time.

Storage

• This drug will be given to you in a doctor office setting. You will not store it at home.

Warnings

• This drug does not mix well with some drugs. Not safe reactions may happen. Check all drugs with doctor.

Avoid

• If you have an allergy to esmolol or any other part of this drug.
• Tell doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs involved.
• If you have any of these health problems: Very weak heart or slow heartbeat without a working pacemaker.
• If you are more than 12 weeks pregnant.

Precautions

• If you have any blood flow problems, talk with doctor.
• If you have high blood sugar (diabetes) and have low blood sugar, talk with doctor. This drug hides the signs of low blood sugar except sweating.
• If you have kidney disease, talk with doctor.
• If you have lung disease, talk with doctor.
• If you have a weak heart, talk with doctor.
• Check drugs with doctor. This drug may not mix well with other drugs.
• Tell doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
• Tell doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Side Effects

• Low blood pressure.
• Feeling dizzy. Rise slowly over a few minutes from sitting or lying position. Be careful climbing.

Monitoring

• Change in health problem being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?

Contact a healthcare provider

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away.
• Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Trouble breathing.
• Very bad dizziness or passing out.
• Feeling very tired or weak.
• Any rash.
• Health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.

General Statements

• If you have a very bad allergy, wear allergy ID at all times.
• Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
• Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most drugs can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• In Canada return any unused drugs back to the pharmacy. Also, visit http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/med/disposal-defaire-eng.php#th for more facts about the right way to get rid of unused drugs.
• Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list your doctor.
• Call your doctor for health help about side effects. You may also call the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with doctor before starting any new drug, including OTC, natural products, or vitamins.

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