Corgard
Corgard is a brand name for the generic drug Nadolol, a non-selective beta blocker used primarily in the treatment of hypertension and angina pectoris. It is also used to manage symptoms of thyroid storm, and for migraine prophylaxis.
Uses[edit | edit source]
Corgard is used for several medical conditions including:
- Hypertension - Corgard is used to treat high blood pressure, helping to prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
- Angina Pectoris - It is also used to prevent chest pain due to angina, it does not cure this condition.
- Thyroid Storm - Corgard is used to manage symptoms of thyroid storm.
- Migraine - It is also used for migraine prophylaxis.
Side Effects[edit | edit source]
Like all medications, Corgard can cause side effects. Some of the most common side effects include:
If any of these effects persist or worsen, patients should tell their doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Precautions[edit | edit source]
Before taking Corgard, patients should tell their doctor or pharmacist if they are allergic to it; or to other beta blockers (such as atenolol, propranolol); or if they have any other allergies.
Interactions[edit | edit source]
Drug interactions may change how medications work or increase the risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions.
Overdose[edit | edit source]
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away.
Notes[edit | edit source]
Do not share this medication with others. Lifestyle changes such as stress reduction programs, exercise, and dietary changes may increase the effectiveness of this medicine.
References[edit | edit source]
Corgard Resources | ||
---|---|---|
|
|
Translate to: East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.Contributors: Admin, Prab R. Tumpati, MD