It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Acetanol before taking it.
What is Acetanol
Acetanol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation. Acetanol is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart rhythm disorders. Acetanol may also be used for other purposes not listed in Acetanol guide.
Acetanol side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
slow or uneven heartbeats;
feeling light-headed, fainting;
feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;
swelling of your ankles or feet;
nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice ;
depression; or
cold feeling in your hands and feet.
Less serious side effects may include:
decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm;
sleep problems (insomnia);
tired feeling; or
anxiety, nervousness.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Acetanol dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Hypertension:
Initial dose: 400 mg orally once a day or 200 mg orally twice a day. Maintenance dose: 400 to 800 mg per day.
Usual Adult Dose for Premature Ventricular Depolarizations:
Initial dose: 200 mg orally twice a day. Maintenance dose: 600 to 1200 mg per day in divided doses.
Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.
Can Acetanol be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Acetanol?
Take Acetanol exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts or for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Take this medication with a full glass of water.
Take Acetanol at the same time every day.
Do not skip doses or stop taking Acetanol without first talking to your doctor. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse.
To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood pressure will need to be checked on a regular basis. It is important that you not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.
If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon that you are using Acetanol. You may need to briefly stop using Acetanol before having surgery.
Acetanol is only part of a complete program of treatment for hypertension that may also include diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely if you are being treated for hypertension.
Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.
Store Acetanol at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What other drugs will affect Acetanol?
Before taking Acetanol, tell your doctor if you are using:
allergy treatments (or if you are undergoing allergy skin-testing);
clonidine (Catapres);
guanabenz (Wytensin);
an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), phenelzine (Nardil), or selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam);
a diabetes medication such as insulin, glyburide (Diabeta, Micronase, Glynase), glipizide (Glucotrol), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), or metformin (Glucophage);
a heart medication such as nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat), reserpine (Serpasil), verapamil (Calan, Verelan, Isoptin), diltiazem (Cartia, Cardizem);
medicine for asthma or other breathing disorders, such as albuterol (Ventolin, Proventil), metaproterenol (Alupent), pirbuterol (Maxair), terbutaline (Brethaire, Brethine, Bricanyl), and theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theolair); or
cold medicines, stimulant medicines, or diet pills.
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with Acetanol. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
Who should not take Acetanol?
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use Acetanol, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment:
asthma, bronchitis, emphysema;
diabetes;
low blood pressure;
a heart problem such as heart block, sick sinus syndrome, slow heart rate, or congestive heart failure;
depression;
liver or kidney disease;
a thyroid disorder;
myasthenia gravis;
pheochromocytoma; or
problems with circulation.
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Acetanol can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Can Acetanol be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Acetanol be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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