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Brand Name : Corgard
Generic Name : Nadolol

Overview (Source: MedicineNet)
Nadolol is a beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agent that primarily blocks the action of the sympathetic nervous system on the heart. Nadolol reduces the heart rate and the force of contractions of the heart's muscle, thereby lowering blood pressure. Angina (heart pain) occurs when the heart's need for oxygen exceeds the supply of oxygen. By slowing the heart rate and decreasing the force of muscle contractions, nadolol reduces the demand of the heart's muscle for oxygen and thereby prevents angina. ...
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Precautions (Source: MedLinePlus)
Before taking nadolol, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to nadolol or any other medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: insulin and oral medications for diabetes; and reserpine. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had asthma or other lung disease, a slow heart rate, heart or kidney disease, diabetes, severe allergies, or an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking nadolol, call your doctor. if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking nadolol. remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this medication. you should know that if you have allergic reactions to different substances, your reactions may be worse while you are using nadolol, and your allergic reactions may not respond to the usual doses of injectable epinephrine. ...
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Side Effects (Source: MedLinePlus)
Nadolol may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if either of these symptoms is severe or does not go away: dizziness or lightheadedness; excessive tiredness. Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately: shortness of breath; swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs; unusual weight gain; fainting. Nadolol may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html ] or by phone [1-800-332-1088]. ...
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