Key facts about Nadolol
What dosages is Nadolol available in?
Nadolol is available as a 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg oral tablet.
What is Nadolol used for?
Nadolol is a beta blocker used for high blood pressure (hypertension)
and chest pain (angina).
How does Nadolol work?
Nadolol is a non-selective beta blocker. This type of medication slows down your heart rate and relaxes blood vessels. As a result, this lessens the pressure on your blood vessels and eases chest pain.
How do I take Nadolol?
Nadolol is typically taken by mouth once daily up to a maximum of 240 mg to 320 mg daily, depending on the condition being treated.
Is it safe for me to take Nadolol?
Nadolol is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have bronchial asthma, sinus bradycardia and greater than first degree conduction block, cardiogenic shock, or overt cardiac failure.
Nadolol Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Nadolol include:
- Very slow heart beat
- Dizziness
- Extreme tiredness
- Stomach problems, such as nausea or indigestion
Nadolol Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Nadolol. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following. Heart failure: trouble breathing, fast weight gain, feeling very tired, chest pain, swelling in the legs, ankles, or feet Bronchospasm: tightness in the chest, trouble catching your breath, difficulty breathing, wheezing, cough, dizziness, extreme tiredness
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Nadolol
The following medications may interact with Nadolol:
- Anesthetics, general – Exaggeration of the hypotension induced by general anesthetics
- Antidiabetic drugs (oral agents and insulin) – Hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia; adjust dosage of antidiabetic drug accordingly
- Catecholamine-depleting drugs (e.g., reserpine) – Additive effect; monitor closely for evidence of hypotension and/or excessive bradycardia (e.g., vertigo, syncope, postural hypotension)
- Digitalis glycosides – Both digitalis glycosides and beta-blockers slow atrioventricular conduction and decrease heart rate. Concomitant use can increase the risk of bradycardia
Who makes Nadolol?
Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers
Is Nadolol safe in pregnancy?
It is not known if Nadolol will harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while receiving Nadolol, talk to your healthcare provider.
