Based on an animal model, which beta-blocker showed a reduction in heart rate with no decrease in cardiac output and blood pressure when used to treat a theophylline overdose?
Esmolol
Gaar GG, Banner W Jr, Laddu AR: The effects of esmolol on the hemodynamics of acute theophylline toxicity. Ann Emerg Med December 1987;16:1334-1339.
Submitted by: Jacksonville Clinical Toxicology Fellowship
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