Corgard

— THERAPEUTIC CATEGORIES —
  • Angina
  • Hypertension

Corgard Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Nadolol 20mg, 40mg, 80mg; scored tabs.

Pharmacological Class

Beta-blocker.

How Supplied

Tabs—100

Manufacturer

Corgard Indications

Indications

Long-term management of angina.

Corgard Dosage and Administration

Adult

Initially 40mg once daily. May increase at 3–7 day intervals. Usual maintenance: 40–80mg once daily; max 240mg daily. Renal impairment: reduce dosage, see full labeling.

Children

Not recommended.

Corgard Contraindications

Contraindications

Asthma. Sinus bradycardia. 2nd- or 3rd-degree AV block. Overt heart failure. Cardiogenic shock. CHF.

Corgard Boxed Warnings

Boxed Warning

Exacerbation of ischemic heart disease following abrupt withdrawal.

Corgard Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Ischemic heart disease. Bronchospastic disease, COPD. Renal or hepatic dysfunction. Diabetes. Hyperthyroidism. Surgery. SLE. Avoid abrupt cessation. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.

Corgard Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Corgard Interactions

Interactions

Hypotension, bradycardia with catecholamine-depleting drugs, general anesthetics. May increase cardiac effects of calcium channel blockers, digitalis. Antagonized by NSAIDs. Adjust antidiabetic medications. May interfere with glaucoma screening tests. May block epinephrine.

Corgard Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Bradycardia, dizziness, fatigue, cold extremities, heart failure, heart block, bronchospasm, GI upset, rash, pruritus.

Corgard Clinical Trials

See Literature

Corgard Note

Not Applicable

Corgard Patient Counseling

See Literature

Corgard Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Nadolol 20mg, 40mg, 80mg; scored tabs.

Pharmacological Class

Beta-blocker.

How Supplied

Tabs—100

Manufacturer

Corgard Indications

Indications

Hypertension.

Corgard Dosage and Administration

Adult

Initially 40mg once daily. Usual maintenance: 40–80mg once daily; max 320mg daily. Renal impairment: reduce dosage, see full labeling.

Children

Not recommended.

Corgard Contraindications

Contraindications

Asthma. Sinus bradycardia. 2nd- or 3rd-degree AV block. Overt heart failure. Cardiogenic shock. CHF.

Corgard Boxed Warnings

Boxed Warning

Exacerbation of ischemic heart disease following abrupt withdrawal.

Corgard Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Ischemic heart disease. Bronchospastic disease, COPD. Renal or hepatic dysfunction. Diabetes. Hyperthyroidism. Surgery. SLE. Avoid abrupt cessation. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.

Corgard Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Corgard Interactions

Interactions

Hypotension, bradycardia with catecholamine-depleting drugs, general anesthetics. May increase cardiac effects of calcium channel blockers, digitalis. Antagonized by NSAIDs. Adjust antidiabetic medications. May interfere with glaucoma screening tests. May block epinephrine.

Corgard Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Bradycardia, dizziness, fatigue, cold extremities, heart failure, heart block, bronchospasm, GI upset, rash, pruritus.

Corgard Clinical Trials

See Literature

Corgard Note

Not Applicable

Corgard Patient Counseling

See Literature

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