Nicorandil

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Nicorandil


10mg BD - 30mg BD

  • Potassium channel activator with nitrate component
  • arterial and venous dilatation

Indications

  • prevention and long-term treatment of angina
  • similar efficacy to other drugs
  • little evidence of increased efficacy in combination but may be tried

Contra-indications

  • cardiogenic shock
  • left ventricular failure with low filling pressure
  • hypotension

Side effects

  • headache
  • cutaneous vasodilatation / flushing
  • nausea / vomiting
  • dizziness / weakness

 

 

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