Nicorandil-induced severe oral ulceration: a newly recognized drug reaction

Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 1999 Jun;87(6):706-7. doi: 10.1016/s1079-2104(99)70165-4.

Abstract

Nicorandil, a potassium-channel activator used for the long-term treatment of ischemic heart disease, has been recently implicated as having a drug side effect of recurrent aphthous stomatitis. Three patients are reported with drug-induced aphthouslike ulceration secondary to nicorandil.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cardiovascular Agents / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Myocardial Ischemia / drug therapy
  • Nicorandil / adverse effects*
  • Oral Ulcer / chemically induced*
  • Potassium Channels / agonists*

Substances

  • Cardiovascular Agents
  • Potassium Channels
  • Nicorandil