acebutolol (Sectral, Monitran, Rhotral)

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Introduction

Tradename: Sectral. A selective beta-1 antagonist.

Indications

Contraindications

pregnancy category = b

safety in lactation = ?

Dosage

Start 400 mg PO QD or 200 mg PO BID, max 1200 mg/day Dose reduction in the elderly, 50%

Tabs: 200, 400 mg.

Dosage adjustment in renal failure

* mL/min/1.73 m2

Pharmacokinetics

elimination via liver

elimination via kidney

Adverse effects

Drug interactions

(see beta blockers, general)

Mechanism of action

More general terms

References

  1. Geriatric Dosage Handbook, 6th edition, Selma et al eds,
  2. Lexi-Comp, Cleveland, 2001
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Deprecated Reference

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