Read the side effects of Esmolol as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Low heart rate and blood pressure
Central Nervous System- Dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, headache, agitation, fatigue
Respiratory- Wheezing, difficulty in breathing, nasal congestion
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting, indigestion, constipation, dry mouth and abdominal discomfort
Local - Pain and inflammation at the site of injection
Other Precautions : Esmolol should be administered with extreme precaution, if the patient suffers from one of the following conditions:
Diabetes, since it may mask the effects of low blood sugar levels
Low blood sugar
Low blood pressure
Kidney function problems, since the drug is eliminated from the body in the urine
Respiratory problems like asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema
Pheochromocytoma, which is a tumor of the adrenal glands that secretes large amounts of adrenaline
Prinzmetals angina, where angina occurs due to spasm of a coronary artery
Metabolic acidosis
Hyperthyroidism, or high thyroid hormone levels
Poor circulation
Hypovolemic patient, where the blood volume is low
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