Acebutolol-Drug and Food Interactions

Common name: Sectral

Combination drug: Secradex

Acebutolol is a medication primarily used to manage hypertension, and irregular heart rhythms
(arrhythmias). It belongs to a class of drugs called beta blockers.

Uses:
  • Acebutolol is effective in reducing blood pressure and preventing complications associated with high blood pressure.
  •  Acebutolol helps control certain types of arrhythmias by regulating the electrical activity of the heart.

Potential Side Effects 

 Common side effects include

  •  Dizziness
  •  Fatigue
  •  Cold hands and feet
  •  Shortness of breath
  •  Weight gain
  •  Sleep disturbance

 DRUG-NUTRIENT INTERACTION OF ACEBUTOLOL

Interaction with dietary Supplements

  • Some beta-adrenergic blockers decrease the uptake of potassium from the blood into the cells, leading to excess potassium in the blood, a potentially dangerous condition called hyperkalemia. People taking potassium supplements or eating large quantities of fruits. E.g. bananas
Interaction with herbs

  •  As pleurisy root and plants in Aesclepuis genes contain cardiac glycosides, it is best to avoid use of pleurisy root with heart medication such as beta blockers.
Interaction with foods and other compound

  •  Taking acebutolol with certain nutrients slows down the rate of absorption and reduces the maximum blood levels of the drug, though overall absorption is not affected.
  •  The blood level of an active breakdown product of acebutolol is reduced. Though the activity of acebutolol is affected by food, people taking drug regularly are not likely to experience reduction in the effectiveness of the drug if it is taken with a meal.

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