What is Corgard: Uses, Warnings & Interactions
Corgard overview
BRAND NAMES:
Nadolol, Corgard
Generic Names:
Nadolol
Uses:
Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). A lower blood pressure can reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. This medicine is a beta-blocker.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antianginal, Antihypertensive, Antimigraine, Cardiovascular Agent
Forms:
Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Corgard used for?
Corgard is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent chest pains (angina). Reducing high blood pressure prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Congad also helps to reduce frequent chest pains and improve your ability to exercise.
What form(s) does Corgard come in
Tablet
What are common Corgard doses?
Tablet 20MG
Tablet 40MG
Tablet 80MG
Common Corgard prescriptions
Corgard
20mg tabletCorgard
40mg tabletCorgard
80mg tablet
How to take Corgard
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.
Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
What to do if you miss a dose of Corgard
Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Oral routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Corgard contraindications
Do not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to nadolol. Do not use this medicine if you have asthma or certain heart problems. Talk with your doctor about what these heart problems are.
Corgard warnings
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, heart failure, heart disease, diabetes, lung problems (such as chronic bronchitis or emphysema), overactive thyroid, or a history of allergic reactions.
This medicine may worsen the symptoms of heart failure in some patients. Tell your doctor right away if you have trouble breathing, uneven heartbeat, rapid weight gain, or swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else until you know how this medicine affects you.
Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.
Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine.
Corgard interactions
Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using digoxin (Lanoxin®), reserpine, insulin, or diabetes medicine that you take by mouth (such as glimepiride, glyburide, metformin, Actos®, Janumet®, Januvia®),
This medicine may worsen the symptoms of heart failure in some patients. Tell your doctor right away if you have trouble breathing, uneven heartbeat, rapid weight gain, or swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else until you know how this medicine affects you.
Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.
Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Corgard side effects
Serious Side Effects
Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, rapid weight gain
Worsening chest pain
Very slow or uneven heartbeat
Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
Trouble breathing, cold sweat, bluish-colored skin
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Less Serious Side Effects
Mild dizziness or tiredness
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