Prescription Required
Acebutolol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
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Is the use of Acebutolol safe for pregnant women?
Acebutolol is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Acebutolol safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Acebutolol may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Acebutolol should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Acebutolol on the Kidneys?
Acebutolol may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Acebutolol on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Acebutolol on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Acebutolol on the Heart?
Acebutolol is rarely harmful for the heart.
Acebutolol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acebutolol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acebutolol habit forming or addictive?
Acebutolol is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Acebutolol, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Acebutolol can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Acebutolol should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Acebutolol cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Acebutolol
Taking Acebutolol with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acebutolol
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Acebutolol as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sectral® (Acebutolol HCl)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 149