Is Acebutolol a beta blocker?

Acebutolol is a cardioselective beta-blocker that is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), angina pectoris, and cardiac arrhythmias .

Can Acebutolol cause a slow heart rate?

Yes, acebutolol reduces blood pressure by slowing the heart rate and relaxing the blood vessels .

Acebutolol works the same whether taken in the morning or evening . It is usually taken once or twice a day, with or without food .

Consuming caffeine-containing products such as tea or coffee while taking acebutolol can reduce the antihypertensive effect of the drug .

Sudden withdrawal of acebutolol may result in serious heart problems, such as a heart attack or chest pain .

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Medindia » Articles » Disease & Condition » Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome - References

Creator: Dr. Talla Veena
Keywords: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome,Reference

Written by - Dr. Talla Veena, M.B.B.S

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Last Updated on Jul 29, 2014

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome - (http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/978763-overview)
About Neonatal abstinence syndrome - (http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/en/resourcecentres/pregnancybabies/pregnancy/problemswiththebaby/pages/neonatal-abstinence-syndrome.aspx)
Newborn Nursery at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital - (http://newborns.stanford.edu/ScoringSheet.html)
Charlotte AHEC Presents: Maternal-Neonatal Symposium 2013: Neonatal Abstinence-Continuum of Care - (http://www.pqcnc.org/node/13516)

Author: Dr. Talla Veena

Editor: Dr. Simi Paknikar

Technically Checked by: Priyatharshini

Published on Jul 29, 2014
Last Updated on Jul 29, 2014

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