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Brand Name :
Corgard
Synonyms :
Class :
Antihypertensive and beta blockers
Dosage Forms & Strengths
tablet
20mg
40mg
80mg
40 - 320
mg
Orally
once a day
Tablet
Initial:
40
mg
Orally
once a day
3 - 7
days
supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
(off-label):
60 - 160
mg
Orally
once a day
Tablet
off-label:
40 - 160
mg
Orally
once a day
Tablet
off-label:
40 - 80
mg
Orally
once a day
Tablet
and can be increased up to 240 mg orally per day
may enhance the anti-hypertensive effect when both drugs are combined
may enhance the serum concentration
nadolol's toxicity can also be decreased through the pharmacodynamic antagonism action by melatonin
Adverse drug reactions:
Frequency defined
>10%
Drowsiness
Decreased sexual ability
Insomnia
1-10%
Fatigue
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Dizziness
<1%
Cough
Nasal congestion
Abdominal discomfort
Constipation
Nausea
Diarrhea
Frequency Not Defined
Bronchospasm
depression
Pregnancy warnings:
US FDA pregnancy category: C
Breastfeeding warnings:
The release of the drug into the human breastmilk is known
Pregnancy Categories:
Category A: Satisfactory and well-controlled studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester.
Category B: No evidence shown of risk to the fetus found in animal reproduction studies, and there are not enough studies on pregnant women
Category C: Adverse effects on the fetus found with evidence in animal reproduction studies and no adequate evidence for a result in humans must take care of potential risks in pregnant women
Category D: There is adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category
Patient Information Leaflet
Generic Name: nadolol
Pronounced: NAY-doe-lol
Why do we use nadolol?
nadolol is an anti-hypertensive drug belonging to the subclass beta-blocker used to treat hypertension and angina. It mainly helps in decrease of high blood pressure and prevent risk of heart stroke, heart attacks and renal problems.