acebutolol

acebutolol /ac·e·bu·to·lol/ (as″ĕ-bu´tah-lol) a cardioselective β1-adrenergic blocking agent with intrinsic sympathomimetic activity; used as the hydrochloride salt in the treatment of hypertension, anginia pectoris, and arrhythmias.

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acebutolol

[as′əbo̅o̅′təlol]

an antiadrenergic agent.

indications It is prescribed in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, ventricular arrhythmias, and other cardiovascular disorders.

contraindications The drug should not be given to patients with asthma, persistent severe bradycardia, second- and third-degree heart block, overt heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and peripheral vascular disease. It is generally not recommended during pregnancy.

adverse effects The most common side effects include fatigue, bradycardia, bronchospasm, flatulence, hypotension, muscle and joint pains, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, headache, rash, dizziness, and insomnia.

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acebutolol

Sectral^® Cardiology A β₁-blocker for managing HTN and tachydysrhythmias, effective in most other clinical uses of beta blockers Adverse effects Antinuclear antibodies; SLE-like disease is rare. Cf β-blocker.