Sectral Medication - Uses & Side Effects

Generic Name: Acebutolol hydrochloride

ACEBUTOLOL (Sectral®) belongs to a group of medicines known as beta-blockers. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. It is used to control high blood pressure, and to treat or prevent certain heart rhythm problems. Acebutolol does not cure high blood pressure. Generic acebutolol capsules are available.

Sectral Dosage

• For Hypertension, the usual initial dose for mild to moderate high blood pressure is 400 milligrams per day. It may be taken in a single daily dose or in 2 doses of 200 milligrams each.
• For Irregular heartbeat, the usual starting dosage is 400 milligrams per day divided into 2 doses. Your doctor may gradually increase the dose to 600 to 1,200 milligrams per day.

Uses of Sectral

• Acebutolol is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart rhythm disorders.
• It may also be used for other medical conditions those are listed in this medication guide.

Side Effects of Sectral

If you are taking this medication, then discuss the side effects with your doctor. If you feel any change in intensity, then you should tell your doctor. Because only your doctor can determine if it is safe to continue using Sectral. Side effects may include:

• Abnormal vision
• chest pain
• constipation
• cough
• decreased sexual ability
• depression
• diarrhea
• dizziness
• fatigue
• frequent urination
• gas
• headache
• indigestion
• joint pain
• nasal inflammation
• nausea
• shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• strange dreams
• swelling due to fluid retention
• trouble sleeping
• weakness

Warnings and precautions before taking Sectral:

• You should not be stopped Sectral suddenly. Because this may cause increased chest pain and heart attack. So dosage should be gradually reduced.
• If you suffer from asthma, seasonal allergies, other bronchial conditions, coronary artery disease, or kidney or liver disease, then this medication should be used with caution.
• You should tell your doctor if you are taking over-the-counter cold medications and nasal drops. They may interact with Sectral.
• If you have had severe congestive heart failure in the past, then you should be used Sectral with caution.

Drug Interaction :-

If you are taking certain drugs with Sectral, then it may decreased, increased or altered the effects of Sectral medicine. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Sectral with the following:

• Albuterol (the airway-opening drug Ventolin)
  
• Certain blood pressure medicines such as reserpine (Diupres)
  
• Certain over-the-counter cold remedies and nasal drops such as Afrin, Neo-Synephrine, and Sudafed
  
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Motrin and Voltaren
  
• Oral diabetes drugs such as Micronase

Overdose

When you are taking Sectral, and you feel that overdose is suspected then contact your doctor immediately. Symptoms of a Sectral overdose may include:

• Difficulty breathing
• extremely slow heartbeat
• irregular heartbeat
• low blood pressure
• low blood sugar
• seizures
• severe congestive heart failure