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Acebutolol

Sectral

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Sourced from primary literature. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Cardiovascular

Routes

PO

Indications

Supraventricular arrhythmias

Mechanism of Action

Selective beta-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist with intrinsic sympathomimetic activity, reducing heart rate and myocardial contractility.

Side effects & warnings

May worsen bradycardia or AV block. Avoid abrupt withdrawal. Use cautiously in patients with bronchospastic disease.

Species with Acebutolol dosing data (2 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Weak×1Extrapolated×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published primary source

  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

Free-tier preview — dog and cat dosing. Pro and Student unlock all 2 species including reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine.

SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)PO2–5 mg/kgq8-12hWeakPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)PO2–5 mg/kgq8-12hExtrapolatedPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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