name: Rx Acebutolol 
also known as: Rx Sectral; Rx Prent; Gen-Acebutolol; Novo-Acebutolol; Nu-Acebutolol; Beta-Adrenergic Blocker 
also see: High Blood Pressure; Ventricular Arrhythmia; Beta Blockers 
description: Adult Dosing

High Blood Pressure 400-800 mg PO qd or 200 mg PO bid to max 1200 mg/d

Ventricular Arrhythmia 600-1200 mg PO qd or 200 mg PO bid

Str. 200 mg, 400 mg

Glossary Rx Terms
 
signs & symptoms: Contraindications/Cautions
congestive heart failure
2nd and 3rd degree AV block
hypotension
pulmonary disease
caution if diabetes mellitus, impaired liver function, impaired renal function

Serious Reactions
congestive heart failure
bronchospasm

Common Reactions
fatigue
dizziness
headache
arthralgia
myalgias
edema
chest pain
depression
constipation
diarrhea
dyspepsia
nausea
dyspnea
insomnia
urinary frequency
blurred vision
rash
sexual dysfunction
taste changes

Pregnancy Class: B
Lactation: Safe
Metabolism: liver
Excretion: feces and urine
DEA: not controlled
Mechanism of Action: selective beta 1 blocker
 

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Last updated 3/30/2007


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