Esmolol Hcl 2500 Mg / 10 Ml Concentrate For Solution For Infusion
Composition
An ampoule of 10 ml concentrate for solution for infusion contains 2500 mg esmolol hydrochloride. 1 ml aqueous solution contains 250 mg esmolol hydrochloride.Pharmaceutical form
Concentrate for solution for infusion.The solution is clear and colourless.
Therapeutic Indications
Esmolol hydrochloride is used for the short-term treatment of supraventricular tachycardia (except for pre-excitation syndromes), and for the rapid control of ventricular rate in patients with atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter in perioperative, postoperative, or other circumstances where short-term control of the ventricular rate with a short acting agent is desirable.It is also indicated for tachycardia and hypertension during the perioperative phase and non-compensatory sinus tachycardia where, in the physicians judgment the rapid heart rate requires specific intervention.
The Esmolol HCl 2500 mg / 10 ml concentrate for solution for infusion is for mid term application in the ICU.
Posology and method of administration
Esmolol HCl 2500 mg / 10 ml concentrate for solution for infusion is NOT for direct intravenous injection and MUST be diluted before administration!The 2500 mg/10 ml ampoule is used to prepare an infusion solution (2 ampoules in 500 ml appropriate solution to obtain a concentration of 10 mg / ml), which can be administered with a syringe pump.
Interaction with other pharmaceuticals
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Pharmacotherapeutic group: Beta-blocking agents, selectiveATC code: C07AB09
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