Drug Unit 6- Acebutolol

Question 1

Therapeutic effects and uses

Answer 1

Hypertension and ventricular dysrhythmias

Question 2

Pharmacologic classification

Answer 2

Selective beta1 antagonist

Question 3

Common adverse effects

Answer 3

CNS effects (dizziness, fatigue, and headache)

Question 4

Drug interactions

Answer 4

Don’t take with other drugs that depress myocardial conduction because bradycardia and hypotension can result.