esmolol

English

Etymology

From es(ter) +‎ m(ethyl) +‎ -olol (“β-adrenoceptor antagonist”).

Pronunciation

Noun

esmolol (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A cardioselective beta blocker used in parenteral forms in the treatment of arrhythmias and severe hypertension.[1]

References

  1. ^ Esmolol in PubChem
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