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Nicorandil MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Nicorandil
Tree Number(s)
D02.583.575
D03.066.515.530.498
D03.383.725.547.530.498
Unique ID
D020108
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D020108
Scope Note
A derivative of the NIACINAMIDE that is structurally combined with an organic nitrate. It is a potassium-channel opener that causes vasodilatation of arterioles and large coronary arteries. Its nitrate-like properties produce venous vasodilation through stimulation of guanylate cyclase.
Entry Term(s)
2-Nicotinamidethyl Nitrate
2-Nicotinamidoethyl Nitrate
Adancor
Dancor
Ikorel
SG-75
Pharm Action
Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
Antihypertensive Agents
Vasodilator Agents
Vitamin B Complex
Registry Numbers
260456HAM0
0
Related Numbers
65141-46-0
CAS Type 1 Name
3-Pyridinecarboxamide, N-(2-(Nitroxy)ethyl)-
Previous Indexing
Niacinamide/analogs & derivatives (1978-1998)
Nitrates (1978-1982)
Public MeSH Note
1999; NICORANDIL was indexed under NIACINAMIDE 1983-1998 & NITRATES 1978-1982
History Note
1999; use NICORANDIL (NM) 1978-1998
Date Established
1999/01/01
Date of Entry
2024/08/09
Revision Date
2024/05/31
Nicorandil Preferred
SG-75 Narrower
Adancor Narrower
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