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Corgard Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
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
Legal Class
Rx
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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