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Monitan review
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Monitan is a medication available by prescription only. A beta-adrenergic blocking agent, it is considered an efficient medication with respects to reducing hypertension or high blood pressure by effectively reducing the heart rate that forces the heart’s contractions.
Monitan is the generic name for the medication distributed under the brand name Sectral. This is a beta-blocker used to treat patients with high blood pressure. High blood pressure is known to contribute to other fatal health problems such as kidney failure, stroke and heart attacks. Monitan is also an effective medication for treating ventricular arrhythmia or commonly known as heart rhythm problem.
Available in tablet and capsule form, Monitan is taken orally. The dosage varies based on the condition of the patient as well as the patient’s age. For adult patients with hypertension, a 400mg tablet that is taken once or twice a day is the average dosage recommended while patients suffering from ventricular arrhythmia are required to take a dosage of 200mg of the medication twice a day. However, it is always important to consult a doctor before using the recommended dosage to determine the proper dosage based on your medical condition.
This medication is recommended to be taken before bedtime and before any meals. For patients with liver and kidney problems, the intake of Monitan should be reduced gradually.
A missed dose should never be doubled at the next dosage as this may lead to over dosage, which is dangerous to your health.
Maintaining the proper amount of this medication at the proper intervals as prescribed by your doctor is key. Never alter the dosage unless advised by your doctor to do so.
As with all medications, there are known side effects associated with the use of Monitan. Some of the side effects are simply due to the adjustment of the body to the medicine while some may cause serious health problems.
Some of the side effects include constipation, abdominal cramps, change in vision, difficulties in breathing, wheezing, irregular heartbeat, headache and swelling of legs, fingers or face.
If any of the side effects occur, it would be best to inform your doctor.
Prior to taking this medication, first consult your doctor and inform them if you have any other health problems that might affect your health or the effectiveness of the medication. Also inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Aside from taking the medicine to treat your hypertension, it is highly recommended that you augment the medication with a healthy diet and daily exercise. Your doctor can recommend the proper diet and exercise for you.
Most often, people with hypertension do not feel anything unusual but it is important to maintain the use of the medicine even when you feel fine. You must follow the doctor’s advice and continue with the medication. This is to ensure that your blood pressure is maintained properly.
You must also maintain regular visits to your doctor in order to monitor the progress of your medication. This will also allow your doctor to adjust your dosage as necessary.
Monitan has the following structural formula:
• Molecular formula of monitan is C18H28N2O4
• Chemical IUPAC Name is N-[3-acetyl-4-(2-hydroxy-3-propan-2-ylamino-propoxy)-phenyl]butanamide
• Molecular weight is 336.426 g/mol
• Monitan available : 200mg tablets and 400mg tablets
Generic name: Acebutolol
Brand name(s): Acebutololo, Acebutololum, Neptal, Prent, Sectral
Review published on: 11 October 2009
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