Drug interactions
Nadolol + Salicylates
Severity: Minor
Nadolol and Salicylates: minor interaction.
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Summary
Non-acetylated salicylates have weaker prostaglandin inhibition than other NSAIDs, but at high doses may reduce the antihypertensive effect of beta-blockers. Renal effects and fluid retention may contribute.
What this interaction means in plain words
Nadolol and Salicylates have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Prostaglandin synthesis inhibition may cause sodium and water retention that opposes the blood pressure lowering of nadolol.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure if high-dose salicylates are used over a prolonged period. No routine dose changes are needed.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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- Amiodarone + Nadolol Major
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Nadolol with Salicylates?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Nadolol and Salicylates have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Non-acetylated salicylates have weaker prostaglandin inhibition than other NSAIDs, but at high doses may reduce the antihypertensive effect of beta-blockers. Renal effects and fluid retention may contribute.
How serious is the interaction between Nadolol and Salicylates?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood pressure if high-dose salicylates are used over a prolonged period. No routine dose changes are needed.
What other medicines interact with Nadolol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Nadolol with, for example, Acebutolol, Adrenaline-articaine, Albuterol. The full list is on the Nadolol page.
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