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Medicines nicorandilQuestion & answer

nicorandil · Medicine question

Is nicorandil a nitrate?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Not solely. It has a nitrate component but also opens potassium channels, giving it a dual vasodilator mechanism.

Sources for this answer

Nicorandil 10 mg Tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 8

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