Answer
Nicorandil opens potassium channels, hyperpolarising vascular cell membranes and relaxing arterial muscle, which dilates arteries and reduces afterload; it also produces cardioprotective effects mimicking ischaemic preconditioning.
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- Nicorandil 10mg TabletsDexcel Pharma Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 7Document updated
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