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CHEMICAL NAME
ACEBUTOLOL.
INDICATIONS
Acebutolol is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure and an irregular heart rate. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
DIRECTIONS
Follow The Directions For Using Acebutolol Provided By Your Doctor. Store Acebutolol Capsules At Room Temperature, Away From Heat And Light. If You Miss A Dose Of This Medicine, Take It As Soon As Possible. If It Is Almost Time For Your Next Dose, Skip The Missed Dose And Go Back To Your Regular Dosing Schedule. Do Not Take 2 Doses At Once.
SIDE EFFECTS
That May Go Away During Treatment, Include Mild Drowsiness Lightheadedness Or Dizziness Or Unusual Tiredness Or Weakness. If They Continue Or Are Bothersome, Check With Your Doctor. Check With Your Doctor As Soon As Possible If You Experience Difficulty Breathing. If You Notice Other Effects Not Listed Above, Contact Your Doctor, Nurse, Or Pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS
Do Not Stop Taking Acebutolol Without Checking With Your Doctor. Before You Have Any Medical Or Dental Treatments, Emergency Care, Or Surgery, Tell The Doctor Or Dentist That You Are Using This Medicine. This Medicine May Cause Drowsiness Or Dizziness. Do Not Drive, Operate Machinery, Or Do Anything Else That Could Be Dangerous Until You Know How You React To This Medicine. Before Taking Any New Medicine, Either Prescription Or Over-The-Counter, Check With Your Doctor Or Pharmacist. This Includes Any Medicines Used To Treat Colds Or Congestion. If Your Doctor Has Instructed You To Check Your Blood Pressure And Heart Rate Regularly, Be Sure To Do So. For Women: This Medicine Is Excreted In Breast Milk. Do Not Breast-Feed While Taking This Medicine. For Patients With Diabetes Mellitus: This Medicine May Mask Signs Of Low Blood Sugar Such As A Rapid Heartbeat. Check Blood Glucose Levels Regularly.
OVERDOSAGE
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include very slow heart rate, severe dizziness, fainting, weakness, and difficult or slowed breathing.
INFORMATION
Do Not Share Acebutolol With Others For Whom It Was Not Prescribed. Do Not Use This Medicine For Other Health Conditions. Keep This Medicine Out Of The Reach Of Children. If Using This Medicine For An Extended Period Of Time, Obtain Refills Before Your Supply Runs Out.
NOTES
The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.
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