Uses of Sectral

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The drug Sectral contains acebutolol, which belongs to the group of beta-blockers. Gong acts on the heart and blood vessels with the mechanism of slowing down the heart's activity by blocking the signals sent by certain nerves to the heart. As a result, the heart beats more slowly, allowing blood pressure to be reduced in the blood vessels, while also helping to prevent rapid and irregular heartbeats in people with arrhythmias.

1. What is Sectral and how does it work?

The drug Sectral contains acebutolol, which belongs to a group of drugs known as beta blockers. The use of Sectral is to slow the heart rate or lower blood pressure. Therefore, Sectral is indicated for use in the following cases:
Angina pectoris Hypertension Abnormally fast or irregular heartbeat due to an arrhythmia

2. Things to know before using Sectral

Do not use Sectral if you are allergic to acebutolol hydrochloride, other beta blockers, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Signs of an allergic reaction include: hives, difficulty swallowing or breathing, swelling of the lips, face, throat, or tongue.
Have low blood pressure Have a severe heart problem or heart failure not controlled by medication Slow heart rate, less than 50 beats per minute Acidosis, circulatory failure Adrenal neoplasm Warnings and precautions before taking Sectral : Impaired kidney function Have breathing problems due to chronic lung conditions, including asthma, bronchitis, emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Hyperthyroidism Is urinating poorly controlled sugar or low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) Have psoriasis If you have a form of chest pain called 'Prinzmetal' angina In addition, certain medications can affect the way Sectral work. In particular, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
High blood pressure medicines in the same or different classes Migraine and high blood pressure medicines clonidine Chest pain medicines such as verapamil , nifedipine or diltiazem. Verapamil must not be taken at the same time as Sectral Medicines to treat heart rhythm problems such as amiodaraone, disopyramide, or digoxin Medicines used for mental health problems (antipsychotics) - such as haloperidol, sulpiride, pimozide or flupenthixol Certain medicines used for depression (mono-amine oxidase inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants) such as phenelzine, imipramine or amitriptyline Sleeping pills such as amobarbital Insulin or pills to treat diabetes - for example as glibenclamide. Medicines for breathing problems - such as aminophylline, theophylline, salbutamol, and terbutaline Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) - used to relieve pain (such as ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, indometacin, and piroxicam)

3. How to use Sectral?

Always take Sectral at the exact dose prescribed by your doctor. Patients should check with their doctor or pharmacist if the information received is not clear.
Take Sectral by mouth by swallowing capsules or tablets with water. If you feel that the effect of the drug is too weak or too strong, do not change the dose yourself, but consult your doctor. The recommended adult dose depends on the patient's needs and the cardiovascular disease being treated. Usually, the doctor will prescribe:
Angina:
The starting dose is 400mg once a day at breakfast or 200mg twice a day If needed, the doctor can increase this to 300mg three times a day Maximum daily dose 1200mg Hypertension:
Starting dose is 400mg once a day at breakfast or 200mg twice a day If necessary, after 2 weeks, doctor may increase this to 400mg twice a day Day Irregular or unusually fast heartbeat:
Starting dose is 200mg per day If needed, the doctor can increase this to 400mg to 1200mg per day In the group of patients with kidney problems, the doctor can decide reduce the dose of Sectral if necessary.
If you accidentally take more Sectral than the prescribed dose, you should tell your doctor or go to the hospital's emergency department immediately. This is because the person may feel the following effects such as dizziness or muscle weakness, shortness of breath or wheezing, low blood sugar or serious heart problems and need prompt intervention.
In case you forget to take Sectral, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip this dose and do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
During treatment, always continue to take the medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. If treatment is stopped suddenly, the disease may get worse.

4. Possible side effects when taking Sectral

Like all drugs, Sectral can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. Accordingly, it is necessary to stop taking Sectral and see a doctor or go to the hospital immediately if an allergic reaction occurs. Also, tell your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Joint pain, joint swelling, increased sensitivity to sunlight, mouth ulcers, hair loss, anxiety, fever , night sweats and stomach upset . Blood tests can show changes to the immune system. Changes in behavior or depression, nightmares Chest pain and feeling weak or dizzy. This could be a sign of problems with slow heart rate or low blood pressure. Shortness of breath, cough, fatigue, wheezing. This could be a sign of bronchospasm. Episodes of muscle cramps or pain, especially when walking or exercising. Fingers and toes change color when cold and tingling or painful when heated. This could be Raynaud's syndrome. Diarrhea, feeling nauseous, vomiting Loss of sex drive In summary, Sectral contains acebutolol which is used to treat high blood pressure. Specifically, the drug Sectral works like other beta-blockers, working by relaxing blood vessels and slowing the heart rate to improve blood flow, reducing blood pressure. In addition to medication, patients also need to adopt lifestyle measures that will also help control blood pressure more effectively.

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