Term Name: | nicorandil |
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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 ) |