Nicorandil |
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| 2-Nicotinamidethyl Nitrate; Adancor; Aventis Brand of Nicorandil; Aventis Pharma Brand of Nicorandil; Dancor; Ikorel; Merck Brand of Nicorandil; Merck Lipha Santé Brand of Nicorandil; Rhône-Poulenc Rorer Brand of Nicorandil; SG-75 | |
| A derivative of the NIACINAMIDE that is structurally combined with an organic nitrate. It is a potassium-channel opener that causes vasodilatation of arterioles and large coronary arteries. Its nitrate-like properties produce venous vasodilation through stimulation of guanylate cyclase. | |