Thursday, October 3, 2013

Q: Why Esmolol is called Esmolol?


Answer:     The answer lies in the name Es-Molol

Esmolol has ester-methyl side chain.

Clinical significance: Ester-methyl side chain allows for quick hydrolysis by plasma esterases, giving short half life of 9 minutes. 


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