Sectral Oral

In Depth

If you already have diabetes, be sure to check your blood sugar regularly. This medication may mask the fast/pounding heartbeat, nervousness and shakiness you would usually feel when your blood sugar level falls too low (hypoglycemia). Other symptoms of low blood sugar, such as hunger, dizziness and sweating, are unaffected by this drug.

If you have chest pain (angina) or have heart disease (e.g., coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease, high blood pressure), do not stop using this drug without first consulting your doctor. Your condition may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. If your doctor decides you should no longer use this drug, you must gradually decrease your dose according to your doctor's instructions.

Seek immediate medical attention if you develop:

worsening chest pain
tightness or pressure in the chest
chest pain spreading to the jaw/neck/arm
sweating
trouble breathing
fast/irregular heartbeat

Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to side effects.

This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Newborns whose mothers have taken this drug near the date of delivery may have problems such as low blood pressure, low heart rate and low birth weight, and may require special medical monitoring. Discuss the risks and benefits of taking this medication during pregnancy with your doctor.

This drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Sectral Oral Medical Alert

Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854- 1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

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