Acebutolol is a beta-blocker for the treatment of hypertension and arrhythmias, marketed under the brand name Sectral, among others. Acebutolol is a prescription medicine. It's delivered as an oral capsule. As the brand-name drug Sectral, and as a generic drug, Acebutolol oral capsule is available. In some cases, they might be not available as a brand-name drug in all strengths or forms. As part of combination therapy with other drugs, acebutolol can be taken.
Some of the common side effects of Acarbose are:
Drug interactions might affect/change the working of your drugs or increase the risk of some serious side effects. Without your doctor's permission, do not start taking medicine, stop taking, or adjusting on your own the dosage of any medication. Fingolimod is a product that can interfere with this drug. There are many additives in certain drugs that could boost the heart rate or blood pressure. Tell your pharmacist about what products you have been using since last time and ask your pharmacist how to use them safely (especially cough and cold products, diet aids, or NSAIDs).
There is a particular group that’s not supposed to take Acebutolol HCL. With this drug, the conditions below are contraindicated. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following groups:
Note The efficacy of this drug can be improved by lifestyle improvements such as stress reduction services, exercise, and dietary changes. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist about improvements in your lifestyle that could help you.
When taking this drug, monitor your blood pressure and pulse (heart rate) regularly. Learn how to monitor and share the results with your doctor about your blood pressure and pulse at home.
When swallowed, this drug can be harmful. Call or directly go to a poison control center immediately if someone has overdosed and has severe signs such as passing out or difficulty in breathing.
If a dose is missing, use it as soon as you know. If it is almost the time for the next dose to be taken is close, skip the forgotten dose. At a normal time, use the next dose. do not double the dosage.
Store it away from light and moisture at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C). You don't freeze. Do not store your medications in the washroom. Do not flush drugs down the toilet or dump them into a drain unless told to do so. Discard this drug correctly when it expires
| Acebutolol | Metoprolol |
|---|---|
| Formula: C18H28N2O4 | Formula: C15H25NO3 |
| Sold under brand Sectral | Metoprolol, sold under the brand name Lopressor |
| Used for treating high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat | used for treating high blood pressure, chest pain due to poor blood flow to the heart |
| Oral form available | Oral form available |
Fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, upset stomach, slow heartbeat, or sleeping difficulties are some common side effects.
Alpha-blockers, including prazosin and clonidine, show little weight gain if any. And acebutolol and timolol are neutral in weight. In addition, some weight gain can be predicted when transitioning from a diuretic to a beta-blocker.
Acebutolol is used to treat hypertension. Acebutolol is also used to treat heartbeats that are irregular. Acebutolol belongs to a family of drugs called beta-blockers. It acts to increase blood flow and to decrease blood pressure by calming blood vessels and slowing the heart rate.
Acebutolol is known to be a "selective" beta-adrenergic receptor blocker since it has potent activity against adrenergic beta-1 receptors found in cardiac muscle, but has little or no activity against adrenergic beta-2 receptors found in smooth bronchial and vascular muscle.
Acebutolol is a beta-blocker for the treatment of hypertension and arrhythmias, marketed under the brand name Sectral, among others. Acebutolol is a prescription medicine. It's delivered as an oral capsule. As the brand-name drug Sectral, and as a generic drug, Acebutolol oral capsule is available.
Acebutolol is a modern beta-adrenergic-blocking hydrophilic, cardioselective agent that has partial agonist and membrane-stabilizing activities.
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