Indications for use:
The drug has antianginal (anti-ischemic) activity and is used to treat coronary heart disease. It is also effective in hypertension (persistent increase in blood pressure).
Pharmacological action:
Beta-blocker of indiscriminate action (blocks beta]- and beta2-adrenergic receptors). It has a long duration of action. The half-life (time for which 1/2 dose of the product is excreted) is 20-24 hours (the half-life of propranolol is 2-4 hours, pindolol is 3-4 hours, atenolol is 6-9 hours). Does not have a negative inotropic effect on the myocardium (does not reduce the strength of heart contractions).
Nadolol (Nadolol) method of administration and doses:
Assign inside (in the form of tablets) regardless of the intake of food. Due to the long-term effect, it can be used 1 time (sometimes 2 times) a day.
In coronary heart disease take, starting with 40 mg 1 time per day. After 3-7 days, you can increase the dose to 80-160 mg per day (rarely up to 240 mg). The dose is adjusted depending on the effect; in the event of excessive bradycardia (excessive slowing of the pulse), the dose is reduced.
Cancellation of the product should be done by gradually (over 2 weeks) lowering the dose.
Nadolol (Nadolol) contraindications:
The drug is contraindicated in bronchial asthma and a tendency to bronchospasm (narrowing of the lumen of the bronchi), sinus bradycardia (not frequent pulse) and heart block (impaired conduction of excitation through the conduction system of the heart) II-III degree, cardiogenic shock, with pulmonary hypertension (rise in pressure in the pulmonary artery), “congestive” heart disease. The product should not be administered to women during pregnancy and lactation. Caution is needed in renal and hepatic insufficiency, diabetes mellitus.
Nadolol (Nadolol) side effects:
When using nadolol, fatigue, insomnia, paresthesia (numbness in the limbs), dry mouth, bradycardia (rare pulse), gastrointestinal disorders are possible in some cases.
Release form:
Tablets of 20, 40, 80, 120 and 160 mg in vials of 100 and 1000 pcs.
Synonyms:
Korgard, Anabet, Betadol, Nadik, Solgol.
Storage conditions:
List B. At room temperature, protected from light.
Attention!
Before using the medication“Nadolol (Nadolol)” should be consulted with a doctor.
The instructions are provided solely for familiarization with “Nadolol (Nadolol) ».