What is the Purpose of Esmolol? A Guide to Its Uses and Mechanism
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With an ultra-short half-life of approximately nine minutes, esmolol is a highly controllable beta-blocker used for rapid management of acute cardiovascular conditions. The purpose of esmolol is to provide immediate, short-term control of heart rate and blood pressure in a hospital setting, where a rapid onset and offset of action is critical.
