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Generic Name

• Nadolol
  T½ = 10–24 h
  Pregnancy category C

Trade Name

• Corgard
• Syn-Nadolol

Dose Range/Adult Daily Dose

• 40 mg/d po (up to 240 mg)

Use/Common Side Effects (CSE)

• Use: Tremors, akathisia
  CSE: Fatigue, impotence, ARRYTHMIAS, CHF, BRADYCARDIA, PULMONARY EDEMA

Geriatric & Dose Considerations

• Initial dose reduction recommended; increased sensitivity to beta blockers

Classification

• Antianginal; beta blocker

Assessment Cautions

• Contraindicated: CV diseases (CHF, bradycardia, heart block, etc.); renal impairment: ↑ dosing intervals