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Medicines nicorandilQuestion & answer

nicorandil · Medicine question

Why is nicorandil contraindicated with riociguat?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Nicorandil is contraindicated with riociguat because their combined use can cause a serious drop in blood pressure.

Sources for this answer

Nicorandil 10mg TabletsDexcel Pharma Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 7Document updated 29 December 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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