Sectral
Generic name:acebutolol [ A-se-BUE-toe-lol ]
Drug classes:Cardioselective beta blockers, Group II antiarrhythmics
The Sectral brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Sectral?
Sectral is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).
Sectral is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart rhythm disorders.
Sectral may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Sectral if you have a serious heart condition such as "AV block" (2nd or 3rd degree), severe heart failure, or slow heartbeats that have caused you to faint.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Sectral if you are allergic to it, or if you have a serious heart condition such as:
AV block (2nd or 3rd degree);
severe heart failure; or
slow heartbeats that have caused you to faint.
To make sure Sectral is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
coronary artery disease (hardened arteries);
peripheral vascular disease such as Raynaud's syndrome;
a history of heart failure;
a heart condition for which you take digoxin (digitalis) or a diuretic ("water pill");
asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sleep apnea, or other breathing disorder;
diabetes (taking Sectral may make it harder for you to tell when you have low blood sugar);
liver or kidney disease;
a thyroid disorder; or
a history of allergies.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of Sectral.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. However, taking Sectral during pregnancy may cause problems after the baby is born. This includes low birth weight, slow heartbeats, and
