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nadolol

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nadolol /na·do·lol/ (na-do´lol) a nonselective ß used for the treatment of angina pectoris and hypertension.
na·do·lol (n-dll)
n.
A beta-blocker drug used primarily to treat angina pectoris.

nadolol (nadō´lol),
n brand name: Corgard;
drug class: nonselective β-adrenergic blocker;
action: competitively blocks stimulation of β-adrenergic receptors within the heart; produces negative chronotropic and inotropic activity, slows conduction of AV node, decreases heart rate, which decreases oxygen consumption in myocardium; also decreases activity of the renin-aldosterone-angiotensin system;
uses: chronic stable angina pectoris, mild to moderate hypertension.

nadolol
an adrenergic blocking agent that affects both ß1- and ß2-receptors.

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