Generic name: nadolol [ na-DOE-lol ]
Brand name: Corgard
Dosage form: oral tablet (20 mg; 40 mg; 80 mg)
Drug class:Non-cardioselective beta blockers
What is nadolol?
Nadolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).
Nadolol is used to treat angina (chest pain) or hypertension (high blood pressure).
Nadolol may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use nadolol if you have asthma, a serious heart condition, severe heart failure, or if your heart cannot pump blood properly.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use nadolol if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
asthma;
a serious heart condition such as "AV block" (2nd or 3rd degree) or severe heart failure; or
if your heart cannot pump blood properly.
To make sure nadolol is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
coronary artery disease (clogged arteries);
congestive heart failure;
a thyroid disorder;
kidney disease;
diabetes (taking nadolol can make it harder for you to tell when you have low blood sugar); or
a history of allergies.
It is not known whether nadolol will harm an unborn bab...
