Nicorandil

A potassium channel opener drug used in the prevention and longterm treatment of angina. Side effects, which include flushing, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness, are mainly due to nicorandil’s vasodilation effects and usually wear off with continued treatment. Rarely, mouth ulcers and muscle pain can occur.

 

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