About Rapiblyk®
Rapiblyk® (landiolol) is an ultra-short-acting, selective beta-1 adrenergic receptor blocker indicated for the short-term reduction of ventricular rate in adults with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) or irregular rapid heart rate, including atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, especially in perioperative, postoperative, or critical-care settings. Rapiblyk™ provides rapid onset and offset of action, allowing clinicians to achieve precise, controlled rate management with a favorable hemodynamic profile.
The product is supplied as an intravenous infusion designed for use in a monitored hospital setting.
INDICATION
Rapiblyk® is indicated for the short-term reduction of ventricular rate in adults with supraventricular tachycardia, including atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Rapiblyk® is contraindicated in patients with:
- Severe sinus bradycardia, sick sinus syndrome, or >1st-degree AV block
- Decompensated heart failure
- Cardiogenic shock
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Known hypersensitivity to landiolol or formulation components
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Includes risk of hypotension, bradycardia, cardiac failure, bronchospasm, masking of hypoglycemia symptoms, infusion site reactions, worsening of Prinzmetal’s angina, complications in pheochromocytoma, peripheral vascular disease, abrupt withdrawal effects, hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis, and unresponsiveness to epinephrine in hypersensitivity reactions.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Most important and common adverse reaction is hypotension which in clinical trials occurred in 9.9% of patients receiving Rapiblyk® vs. 1% in those receiving placebo. Please consult the full Prescribing Information for Rapiblyk®: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2024/217202s000lbl.pdf