Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Apo Acebutolol.
Allergic Reactions: Acebutolol, like other beta-blockers, increase sensitivity to allergens. It may also make treating severe allergic reactions more difficult.
Asthma and other breathing problems: Acebutolol and other beta-blockers may cause symptoms of asthma to worsen. Low doses of acebutolol may be used with caution by people with asthma who do not respond to or who cannot tolerate other treatment.
Heart failure: Apo Acebutolol may make the symptoms of congestive heart failure worse, by slowing down the heart rate and heartbeat strength. If you have congestive heart failure, discuss with your doctor how Apo Acebutolol may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Apo Acebutolol, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Kidney function: Kidney Disease or reduced kidney function may cause Apo Acebutolol to build up in the body, causing side effects. If you have reduced kidney function or kidney disease, discuss with your doctor how Apo Acebutolol may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Apo Acebutolol, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Low blood sugar: The signs of low blood sugar may not be as noticeable to people taking acebutolol. People with Diabetes who take insulin or other medications that work by reducing the blood sugar should be cautious and monitor blood sugar carefully while taking Apo Acebutolol.
Stopping the medication abruptly: Acebutolol should not be stopped suddenly by people who take it to treat angina. There have been reports of severe worsening of angina and of Heart Attack or abnormal heart rhythms occurring for people with angina pectoris who have done this.
Surgery: If you are scheduled for surgery, inform all doctors involved in your care that you are taking Apo Acebutolol.
Systemic lupus erythematosus: Apo Acebutolol can worsen or activate the symptoms of lupus. If you experience swollen and painful joints, fever, fatigue, or rash on the nose and cheeks while taking Apo Acebutolol, contact your doctor.
Thyroid disorders: Apo Acebutolol may mask the signs of Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). If the medication is stopped suddenly, the symptoms of hyperthyroidism may become much worse.
Pregnancy: There has been no experience with the use of acebutolol by pregnant women. Apo Acebutolol should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Apo Acebutolol, contact your doctor immediately.
Breast-feeding: Apo Acebutolol passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking acebutolol, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Children: The safety and effectiveness of using Apo Acebutolol have not been established for children.
Seniors: Seniors may be more likely to experience side effects of Apo Acebutolol, because of reduced kidney or liver function. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose of Apo Acebutolol.
