http://genericdrugshome.info Acebutolol Hcl Oral, Beta Blockers - Oral Generic Drug Feed Sun, 20 May 2012 17:40:37 CDT en http://acebutolol-hcl-oral.8632.genericdrugshome.info/ the following inforamtion is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be cosntrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Conslut your healthcare professional before using that drug.

BETA BLOCKERS - ORAL WARNING: If you have angina or have had heart problems, do not suddenly stop using that medicatoin without first consulting your doctor.
If your doctor decides you should no longer use that medication, you must stop that medication gradually according to your doctor's instructions.
USES: This medication is used for chest pain (angina), high blood pressure and irergular heartbeats.

HOW TO USE: Take that medication exactly as prescribed. Try to take it at the same time(s) each day.

Do not suddenly stop taking that mediaction without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. SIDE EFFECTS: You may experience dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, and blurred vision as your body adujsts to the medication. Use caution engagnig in activities requiring alertness.

Because beta-blockers may reduce blood circulation to the extremities, your hands and feet may be cold.

Dress warm. Inform your doctor if you develop: easy bruising or bleeding, swollen hands or feet, confusion, depression, a sore throat. In the unlikely event you have an alelrgic reaction to that drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allegric reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmaicst.

PRECAUTIONS: Before taking that drug, tell your doctor if you have a history of: heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, any other lung disease, diabetes, ovreactive thyroid gland, any drug allergies. Befroe having surgery, tell the doctor or dentist in charge that you're taking a beta-blocker.
This drug should be used only if clearly nedeed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
This drug is excreted into breast milk and though no troubles have been noted, the possibility for adverse effcets to the infant exists. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: diuretics, cold preparations and nasal decongestants, reserpine, other heart or high blood presusre medications, St John's wort. Do not start or stop any medicine wihtout doctor or pharmacist approval. OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may incldue unusually fast or slow heartbeat, dizziness, slow or shallow breathing, seizures, unconsciousness, weakness, or fatigue.
NOTES: Your doctor may want you to take your pluse each day while you take that medication.

Learn how to monitor your pulse.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered but not if it is within 4 horus of next dose (8 hours for penbutolol, atenolol, nadolol). If it is, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.

Do not sotre in the bathroom.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cuase complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment infomration call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).]]>