Review the side-effects of Acebutolol as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist. • Heart - Chest pain, low blood pressure and heart failure.
• Central Nervous System - Depression, fainting, dizziness, fatigue, headache, feeling light-headed, sleeplessness and abnormal dreams.
• Skin and mucous membranes- Rash, swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) and itching due to allergic reaction.
• Gastrointestinal - Constipation, diarrhoea, indigestion, flatulence, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
• Genitourinary - Increased urination at night, painful urination.
• Musculoskeletal - Joint/muscle pain.
• Respiratory - Cough, difficulty in breathing.
• Liver - Increase in liver enzymes, jaundice, dark urine, clay-coloured stools
• Eye - Dry eye and eye pain.
• Miscellaneous - Development of anti-nuclear antibodies, swelling of ankles or feet.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Kidney functioning problems.
• Liver functioning problems.
• Asthma or breathing problem or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
• Chest pain due to Prinzmetal’s angina, an angina which occurs due to spasm of blood vessels.
• Skin condition known as psoriasis.
• Muscle weakness due to myasthenia gravis.
• Hyperthyroidism or high thyroid hormone level.
• In patients with diabetes, since it may mask the effects of low blood sugar levels.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist. • Heart - Chest pain, low blood pressure and heart failure.
• Central Nervous System - Depression, fainting, dizziness, fatigue, headache, feeling light-headed, sleeplessness and abnormal dreams.
• Skin and mucous membranes- Rash, swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) and itching due to allergic reaction.
• Gastrointestinal - Constipation, diarrhoea, indigestion, flatulence, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
• Genitourinary - Increased urination at night, painful urination.
• Musculoskeletal - Joint/muscle pain.
• Respiratory - Cough, difficulty in breathing.
• Liver - Increase in liver enzymes, jaundice, dark urine, clay-coloured stools
• Eye - Dry eye and eye pain.
• Miscellaneous - Development of anti-nuclear antibodies, swelling of ankles or feet.
Other Precautions :
The drug should be used with extreme caution in patients with the following conditions:• Pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Kidney functioning problems.
• Liver functioning problems.
• Asthma or breathing problem or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
• Chest pain due to Prinzmetal’s angina, an angina which occurs due to spasm of blood vessels.
• Skin condition known as psoriasis.
• Muscle weakness due to myasthenia gravis.
• Hyperthyroidism or high thyroid hormone level.
• In patients with diabetes, since it may mask the effects of low blood sugar levels.
Drug Name : Acebutolol
Acebutolol is used to treat high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat. It helps by relaxing the narrowed blood vessels, makes it wider and thereby allows the blood to flow very easily resulting in low blood pressure.Trade Names for Acebutolol
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