Alti-Nadolol and Urso Forte

• Generic Name: nadolol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Corgard

Nadolol is used alone or together with other medicines (such as hydrochlorothiazide) to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled .

Nadolol is also used to treat severe chest pain (angina) .

This medicine is a beta-blocker. It works by affecting the response to nerve impulses in certain parts of the body, like the heart. As a result, the heart beats slower and decreases the blood pressure. When the blood pressure is lowered, the amount of blood and oxygen is increased to the heart .

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .

• Generic Name: ursodiol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Actigall, Urso, Urso Forte, Urso DS

Urso Forte is a bile acid that decreases the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver and absorbed by the intestines. This medicine helps break down cholesterol that has formed into stones in the gallbladder. This medicine also increases bile flow in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis.

Urso Forte is used to treat primary biliary cirrhosis.

Urso Forte capsules are used to treat small gallstones in people who cannot have gallbladder surgery, and to prevent gallstones in overweight patients undergoing rapid weight loss. This medicine capsules are not for treating gallstones that are calcified.

Urso Forte may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.