Why is this medication prescribed?
Nadolol is prescribed for patients with high blood pressure (hypertension). It is used to treat chest pain (angina) related to coronary artery disease.
Nadolol is a beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agent that primarily blocks the action of the sympathetic nervous system on the heart. It works by reducing the heart rate and the force of contractions of the heart's muscle, thereby lowering blood pressure.
Angina occurs when the heart's need for oxygen exceeds the supply of oxygen. By slowing the heart rate and decreasing the force of muscle contractions, nadolol reduces the demand of the heart's muscle for oxygen and thereby prevents angina.
Dosage and using this medicine
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What side effects can this medication cause?