Nicorandil induced perianal ulceration.
Nicorandil is a cardioprotective drug which is used in the prophylaxis and long-term treatment of angina pectoris. Debilitating perianal ulcer is a rare complication of Nicorandil therapy which can cause diagnostic and management dilemmas. We describe the management of a case of Nicorandil-induced perianal ulcer and review pertinent contemporary literature.
Tiernan
J P
JP
Department of General Surgery, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, United Kingdom. jtiernan@doctors.org.uk
Baraza
W
W
Chelham
W
W
Garner
J
J
Angel
C
C
Shrestha
B M
BM
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005401:Fissure in Ano / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D020108:Nicorandil / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*
D014665:Vasodilator Agents; D020108:Nicorandil