Nadolol (Noun)
Meaning
A beta-adrenergic blocking agent (trade name Corgard) that is used to treat hypertension and angina.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed nadolol to help manage the patient's high blood pressure and reduce the frequency of angina attacks.
- Nadolol is a beta blocker that works by slowing the heart rate and reducing the force of contraction, thereby decreasing oxygen demand and easing chest pain.
- The patient was instructed to take nadolol once daily with food to minimize side effects and maximize its hypertensive effects.
- In clinical trials, nadolol was shown to be effective in controlling ventricular rate in patients with atrial fibrillation and in reducing the frequency of angina attacks.
- Combination therapy of nadolol and a diuretic was found to be more effective than nadolol alone in controlling blood pressure in patients with hypertension.