Term Name: nicorandil
Synonyms: 2-[(pyridin-3-ylcarbonyl)amino]ethyl nitrate, 2-nicotinamidoethyl nitrate, Adancor, Ikorel, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)nicotinamide nitrate, nicorandil, nicorandilum, Perisalol, SG 75, SG-75, Sigmart
Definition: A pyrimidinecarboxamide that is nicotinamide in which one of the hydrogens attached to the carboxamide nitrogen is replaced by a 2-(nitrooxy)ethyl group. It has both nitrate-like and ATP-sensitive potassium channel activator properties, and is used for the prevention and treatment of angina pectoris.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:31905]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: nitrate ester pyridinecarboxamide
has_functional_parent: nicotinamide
has_role: potassium channel opener vasodilator agent