Nicorandil-Induced Hyperkalemia in a Uremic Patient

Nicorandil is an antianginal agent with nitrate-like and ATP-sensitive potassium channel activator properties. After activation of potassium channels, potassium ions are expelled out of the cells, which lead to membrane hyperpolarization, closure of voltage-gated calcium channels, and finally vasodi...

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Main Authors: Hung-Hao Lee, Po-Chao Hsu, Tsung-Hsien Lin, Wen-Ter Lai, Sheng-Hsiung Sheu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/812178