See also Beta-adrenoceptor antagonists

General information

Esmolol is a β 1 -selective adrenoceptor antagonist with an extremely short half-life (about 10 minutes), because of extensive metabolism by esterases in blood, liver, and other tissues.

Organs and systems

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