Brevibloc

Brevibloc treats certain heart conditions. Can cause dizziness.

Brevibloc Overview

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Brevibloc is a prescription medication used to treat heart conditions. Brevibloc belongs to a group of drugs called beta-blockers. These work by making the heart beat more slowly to help lower blood pressure.

This medication is available in an injectable form to be given directly into a vein (IV) by a healthcare professional.

Common side effects of Brevibloc include low blood pressure, nausea, and injection site pain.

Brevibloc can also cause drowsiness and dizziness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Brevibloc affects you.

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What are you taking Brevibloc for?

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  • Other
  • Angina Pectoris
  • Hypertension
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Tachycardia, Supraventricular
  • Tachycardia, Ventricular
  • Ventricular Fibrillation

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  • Less than a week
  • A couple weeks
  • A month or so
  • A few months
  • A year or so
  • Two years or more

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Uses of Brevibloc

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Brevibloc is a prescription medication used to treat a fast heart rate and high blood pressure.

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Manufacturer

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Generic

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Esmolol

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Brevibloc Drug Class

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Brevibloc is part of the drug class:

Side Effects of Brevibloc

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Serious side effects have been reported with Brevibloc. See the "Drug Precautions" section.

Common side effects of Brevibloc include the following:

  • low blood pressure
  • nausea
  • injection site pain
  • dizziness
  • drowsiness

This is not a complete list of Brevibloc side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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