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Nicorandil

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Definition: 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.     
Pharmacological Action Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; Antihypertensive Agents; Vasodilator Agents; Vitamin B Complex 		Other names SG75; Rh+¦ne Poulenc Rorer Brand of Nicorandil; Nitrate, 2-Nicotinamidoethyl; Nitrate, 2-Nicotinamidethyl; Nicorandil Merck Brand; SG 75; Nicorandil Aventis Brand; 2 Nicotinamidoethyl Nitrate; 2 Nicotinamidethyl Nitrate; SG-75; Rh+¦ne-Poulenc Rorer Brand of Nicorandil; Merck Lipha Sant+¬ Brand of Nicorandil; Merck Brand of Nicorandil; Ikorel; Dancor; Aventis Pharma Brand of Nicorandil; Aventis Brand of Nicorandil; Adancor; 2-Nicotinamidethyl Nitrate; 2-Nicotinamidoethyl Nitrate

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