Brevibloc is an IV medicine used to control arrhythmias, high blood pressure, and a rapid heart rate. This eMedTV article gives an overview of this drug, including how it's used, what side effects may occur, who manufactures it, and more.
Common side effects of Brevibloc include drowsiness, dizziness, and low blood pressure. This eMedTV Web page provides a more complete list of possible side effects, including potentially serious problems that may require immediate treatment.
Brevibloc can treat arrhythmias, rapid heart rates, and hypertension in emergency situations. This eMedTV page discusses the uses of Brevibloc in more detail, describes how the medicine works, and explains whether it is safe for use in children.
As this eMedTV page explains, it is ideal for a doctor to start with a low dose of Brevibloc and gradually increase the dose as needed. However, there may not be enough time for such a strategy since Brevibloc is often used in emergency situations.
Warfarin, reserpine, and morphine are some of the medicines that may cause drug interactions with Brevibloc. This eMedTV Web page describes the potential effects of these interactions and lists other drugs that may cause an interaction.
As is possible with all beta blockers, Brevibloc can worsen or even cause heart failure. This eMedTV page offers more warnings and precautions with Brevibloc, including a list of other possible side effects and information on who should not use this drug.
Brevibloc (esmolol) is currently available in generic form. As this eMedTV resource explains, generic Brevibloc comes in one strength -- esmolol hydrochloride 10 mg per mL in 10 mL vials (the other forms and strengths are not available as generics).
