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Sectral

· Trade Name
SECTRAL

· Generic Name
Acebutolol

· Drug Class
Blood pressure medication
Beta-Blockers

· How It Works
Medication inhibits the stimulation of certain beta adrenergic receptors in the heart
Medication lowers blood pressure and heart rate

· Serious Side Effects
heart failure
heart block
bradycardia (slow heart rate)
Raynaud’s phenomenon
bronchospasm
allergic reactions

· Common Side Effects
fatigue
dizziness
nausea
constipation
diarrhea
headache
indigestion
dyspnea
insomnia
urinary frequency
chest pain
depression
abnormal dreams
rash
joint pain
muscle pain
abnormal vision
edema

Posted on March 4, 2009