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Sectral review
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Sectral is available by prescription only. As a beta-adrenergic blocking agent, it is an efficient medication with respects to reducing hypertension or high blood pressure by effectively reducing the heart rate that forces the heart’s contractions.
Sectral is the brand name for the medication distributed under the generic name Acebutolol. This is a beta-blocker used to treat patients with high blood pressure, which is known to contribute to other fatal health problems such as kidney failure, stroke and heart attacks. It is also an effective medication for treating ventricular arrhythmia or most commonly known as heart rhythm problem.
Sectral comes in a tablet or capsule and is taken orally. The dosage differs based on the patient’s condition and age. For adult patients with hypertension, a 400mg tablet taken once or twice a day is the average dosage recommended while patients suffering from ventricular arrhythmia are required to take 200mg of the medication twice a day. It is very important to consult a doctor before using the recommended dosage to determine the best and exact 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 Sectral should be reduced gradually.
Never double up at the next dosage if you missed one as this may lead to over dosage, which is dangerous to your health. Simply skip the missed dose.
It is important that you maintain the right amount of medication at the proper intervals as prescribed by your doctor and never alter the dosage.
Some of the known side effects associated with the use of Sectral are normal due to the adjustment of the body to the medicine while some may cause serious health problems.
Known 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 above listed side effects occur, it would be best to inform your doctor.
Consult your doctor prior to taking this medication 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.
In addition to 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.
Even though you may feel fine, it is important to maintain the use of your medication. People with hypertension often do not feel anything unusual; however, 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 with your doctor in order to monitor the progress of your medication. This will also allow your doctor to adjust your dosage if deemed necessary.
Sectral has the following structural formula:
• Molecular formula of sectral 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
• Sectral available : 200mg tablets and 400mg tablets
Generic name: Acebutolol
Brand name(s): Acebutololo, Acebutololum, Monitan, Neptal, Prent
Review published on: 13 October 2009
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