Paper I
2022 October (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme) · 40 marks · 120 min

Question

Potassium channel openers

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Answer

Uses: Refractory angina (Nicorandil — also has a nitrate-like NO-donor action); Severe resistant hypertension (Minoxidil)

Adverse effects: Reflex tachycardia and fluid retention (from marked vasodilation); Headache/flushing (Nicorandil) or Hypertrichosis (Minoxidil)

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