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The generic name of this medication is Acebutolol and Brand Name is Sectral.
The active ingredients of this medication in acebutolol hydrochloride.
Sectral/Acebutolol is being manufactured by Akita Pharmaceuticals.
Mainly used in treating high blood pressure.
Common Uses:
This medication is used in treating high blood pressure.
Off Label Uses:
The Off lable Uses of this medication is, It is also used to treat certain kinds of irregular heartbeat.
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Not advisable in people who are allergic to any ingredient in Acebutolol;
Not advisable in people who have a very slow heart rate, active heart failure, heart block, shock caused by serious heart problems;
Not advisable in people who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant.
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Mefloquinone or verapamil;
Bupivacaine, disopyramide, flecainide, ketanserin, or quinazolines (eg, alfuzosin);
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