Drug reference
nicorandil
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Drug class
Cardiovascular (Anti Anginal)
Mechanism of action
Nicorandil relaxes coronary vascular smooth muscle by stimulating guanylyl cyclase and increasing cyclic GMP (cGMP) levels (as shown first in our laboratory) as well as by a second mechanism resulting in activation of K+ channels and hyperpolarization.
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Abscess
- Heart rate increased
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is nicorandil?
nicorandil belongs to: Cardiovascular.
How does nicorandil work?
Nicorandil relaxes coronary vascular smooth muscle by stimulating guanylyl cyclase and increasing cyclic GMP (cGMP) levels (as shown first in our laboratory) as well as by a second mechanism resulting in activation of K+ channels and hyperpolarization.
What are the common side effects of nicorandil?
Dizziness, Headache, Abscess, Heart rate increased
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