• Take the drug with water.
• Taking the drug after meal is advisable to reduce chances of stomach upset. However, the drug can be taken on an empty stomach.
• For ventricular arrhythmia: Initial therapy is with 200 mg twice a day. Maintenance dose is 600 to 1200 mg per day in divided doses.
• Heart failure, poor circulation, and low blood pressure.
• Persistent slow heart rate (bradycardia).
• Atrioventricular block (AV block) in the heart.
• Tumor of adrenal gland called as pheochromocytoma.
• Known allergy to the drug.
• Never take two doses together.
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• Taking the drug after meal is advisable to reduce chances of stomach upset. However, the drug can be taken on an empty stomach.
Dosage & When it is to be taken
• For hypertension: Initial treatment is with 400 mg once a day or 200 mg twice a day. Maintenance dose is 400-800 mg per day.• For ventricular arrhythmia: Initial therapy is with 200 mg twice a day. Maintenance dose is 600 to 1200 mg per day in divided doses.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
The drug is contraindicated in people with following conditions:• Heart failure, poor circulation, and low blood pressure.
• Persistent slow heart rate (bradycardia).
• Atrioventricular block (AV block) in the heart.
• Tumor of adrenal gland called as pheochromocytoma.
• Known allergy to the drug.
What if you Miss a Dose of Acebutolol?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If your next dose is less than 8 hours away, skip the missed dose.• Never take two doses together.
Drug Name : Acebutolol
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat.Trade Names/Brand Names of Acebutolol
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