What does "esmolol" mean?

A cardioselective beta blocker used in parenteral forms in the treatment of arrhythmias and severe hypertension.

What is a synonym for "esmolol"?

Common synonyms include: brevibloc.

Pronounced //ˈɛz.məˌlɔl//.

/ˈɛz.məˌlɔl/ noun

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Noun

1
A cardioselective beta blocker used in parenteral forms in the treatment of arrhythmias and severe hypertension. uncountable
2
intravenous beta blocker (trade name Brevibloc) that acts for only a short time; used primarily for cardiac arrhythmias wordnet

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