A potassium channel opener is a type of

drug A drug is any chemical substance that causes a change in an organism's physiology or psychology when consumed. Drugs are typically distinguished from food and substances that provide nutritional support. Consumption of drugs can be via inhala ...

which facilitates ion transmission through

potassium channel Potassium channels are the most widely distributed type of ion channel found in virtually all organisms. They form potassium-selective pores that span cell membranes. Potassium channels are found in most cell types and control a wide variety of c ...

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vasodilator used for hypertension, smooth muscle relaxing activity *

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vasodilator used for hypertension, also used to treat hair loss * Nicorandil vasodilator used to treat angina * Pinacidil * Retigabine, an anticonvulsant *

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, analgesic with muscle relaxant and anticonvulsant properties

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