COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Corgard
GENERIC NAME(S): NADOLOL
Description: Nadolol is a non-cardioselective β-blocker for high blood pressure treatment and prevention of chest pain
Duration: 17-24 hr.
Pharmacokinetics:
Absorption: Incompletely absorbed from the GI tract. Time to peak plasma concentration: Approx 3 or 4 hr.
Distribution: Widely distributed and enters breast milk. Volume of distribution: Approx 2 L/kg. Plasma protein binding: Approx 30%.
Metabolism: Not metabolised.
Excretion: Via urine (as unchanged drug). Plasma half-life: Approx 12-24 hr.