Drug interactions
Nadolol + Sodium bicarbonate
Severity: Minor
Nadolol and Sodium bicarbonate: minor interaction.
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Summary
Antacids such as sodium bicarbonate may reduce the oral absorption of some beta-blockers. This may modestly reduce nadolol exposure and effect when taken together.
What this interaction means in plain words
Nadolol and Sodium bicarbonate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Nadolol belongs to Cardiovascular; Sodium bicarbonate belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Raised gastric pH and possible binding in the gut may reduce absorption of oral nadolol.
What to do
Separate oral sodium bicarbonate and nadolol by about 2 hours. Monitor heart rate and blood pressure if antacid use is frequent.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Nadolol with Sodium bicarbonate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Nadolol and Sodium bicarbonate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Antacids such as sodium bicarbonate may reduce the oral absorption of some beta-blockers. This may modestly reduce nadolol exposure and effect when taken together.
How serious is the interaction between Nadolol and Sodium bicarbonate?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Separate oral sodium bicarbonate and nadolol by about 2 hours. Monitor heart rate and blood pressure if antacid use is frequent.
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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