Apo Acebutolol (Acebutolol)
Brand: Apo Acebutolol
Active Ingredient(s): Acebutolol
Pack Size: 500 – 100 – 100 – 500 – 100 Tablets
Store at room temperature.
Manufacturer: Apotex Inc. (Canada)
Alternatives: Teva Acebutolol
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Description
Apo Acebutolol (Acebutolol) is an antihypertensive agent. It is typically used for the management of hypertension (high blood pressure) but not recommended as a first line therapy. It may also have other uses.
Additional information
Apo Acebutolol (Acebutolol) is typically used twice daily for the management of hypertension (high blood pressure) but not recommended as a first line therapy. However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. If you miss a dose, contact your pharmacist. It should be administered without regards to meals. WARNING: Use reduced doses in elderly patients, concentrations of acebutolol are significantly higher in elderly patients. Dose should not exceed 800 mg/day. Acebutolol should not be withdrawn abruptly, but gradually tapered to avoid acute increase in heart rate and increase in blood pressure. Use caution with history of severe allergies, patients taking acebutolol may become more sensitive to repeated challenges. Use with caution in patients having liver, kidney or thyroid (gland in the neck) impairments. Acebutolol should be used with carefully in diabetic patients. In addition to its desired action, Apo Acebutolol (Acebutolol) may cause some side effects, notably: It may cause nausea, vomiting, flatulence (gas), abdominal pain. It may cause fatigue, headache, skin rash, chest pain, and decrease in blood pressure. It may cause impotence, water retention. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to acebutolol, beta-blockers (similar agents), or any component of the formulation, cardiac (heart) blockage diseases, cardiac (heart) failure, decrease heart rate. Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor. A treatment with Apo Acebutolol (Acebutolol) requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.Apo Acebutolol (Acebutolol)
Warning
Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.
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