Nadolol is a non-selective beta-blocker medication primarily prescribed to manage hypertension and prevent angina pectoris.
It works by slowing the heart rate and relaxing blood vessels to improve blood flow and reduce the heart’s workload.
FDA-Approved Indications: Long-term management of angina pectoris, and treatment of [hypertension.
By blocking both beta-1 and beta-2 receptors, it slows the heart rate and relaxes blood vessels, which improves blood flow and reduces the workload on the heart.
Tradename Corgard
Off-Label uses Migraine prevention, tremors from an overactive thyroid, and preventing complications of cirrhosis (such as gastrointestinal bleeding). treatment of irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias), management of throtoxicosis, and prevention of complications from liver cirrhosis.
Common Side Effects
Dizziness or lightheadedness. Fatigue or drowsiness. Bradycardia] Cold hands or feet. Gastrointestinal upset.
Critical Warnings:
Abruptly discontinuing the drug can lead to severe chest pain, heart attack, or irregular heart rhythms.
Dosages must be tapered gradually under medical supervision.
It should generally not be used by individuals with asthma, severe heart failure, or certain types of heart block.
Diabetes: It may mask signs of low blood sugar.
Dosage: Typically taken by mouth once daily, with or without food.
Initial Dose: Often starts at 40 mg.
* Contraindications: Generally avoided in individuals with bronchial asthma, severe slow heart rate, or certain types of heart block.