Norepinephrine + Esmolol Hydrochloride Interaction

Contraindicatedinteraction on record

Description

Do not use esmolol to control tachycardia in patients receiving norepinephrine due to risk of reducing cardiac contractility in presence of high systemic vascular resistance.

Mechanism

Vasoconstrictive and positive inotropic effects conflict with beta blockade

Source: NLP:esmolol hydrochloride