Intravenous metoprolol and cardiac dysrhythmias. An evaluation in the management of dysrhythmias in outpatient dental anaesthesia.

Abstract

The use of intravenous metoprolol in a dose of 0.06--0.17 mg/kg body weight proved effective in the treatment of sinus tachycardia in excess of 150 beats/min and/or ventricular dysrhythmias associated with light halothane anaesthesia for outpatient dental surgery. There were no side-effects related to this cardioselective beta-blocker in the dosage used. The prophylactic use of oral metoprolol should be considered for patients who find the prospect of dental treatment a fearsome experience.

• Authors: W N Rollason, J G Russell
• Journal: Anaesthesia (Anaesthesia) Vol. 35 Issue 8 Pg. 783-9 (Aug 1980) ISSN: 0003-2409 [Print] England
• PMID: 7446917 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Propanolamines
• Metoprolol

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Aged
• Ambulatory Surgical Procedures
• Anesthesia, Dental (adverse effects)
• Anesthesia, General (adverse effects)
• Arrhythmias, Cardiac (drug therapy, etiology)
• Drug Evaluation
• Female
• Humans
• Injections, Intravenous
• Male
• Metoprolol (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Middle Aged
• Propanolamines (therapeutic use)
• Tachycardia (drug therapy, etiology)