Nicorandil Flashcards
1
Q
What type of drug is nicorandil?
A
vasodilator
2
Q
What is it used in?
A
angina
3
Q
What does nicorandil activate?
A
K+ channels
4
Q
What does nicordanil increase?
A
cGMP
5
Q
What are the side effects?
A
- headache
- flushing
- skin, mucosal and eye ulcers
- GI ulcers
6
Q
What is a contraindication of nicorandil?
A
left ventricular failure
