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Esmolol hydrochloride is not recommended during pregnancy because human data are limited and risk is unknown; if treatment is necessary, monitor uteroplacental blood flow, foetal growth and the newborn closely, considering late-pregnancy risks of foetal/neonatal hypoglycaemia, hypotension and bradycardia.
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- Esmolol hydrochloride 10 mg/ml solution for injectionAOP Orphan Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 5Document updated
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