North East and North Cumbria
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2 Cardiovascular system
02-06-03 Other anitanginal drugs

Nicorandil
Formulary
Link  MHRA Drug Safety Update (Jan 2016): Nicorandil (Ikorel): now second-line treatment for angina - risk of ulcer complications

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Ivabradine
Formulary
  • Angina - for intiation on advice from a consultant cariologist in patients with contra-indications to or intolerance of beta-blockers.
  • Heart failure  - approved for use in accordance with NICE guidelines.
Link  NICE CG126: Guidance on Stable Angina (2011)
Link  MHRA Drug Safety Update (Dec 2014): Ivabradine (Procoralan) in the symptomatic treatment of angina: risk of cardiac side effects
Link  NICE TA267: Ivabradine for treating chronic heart failure

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Ranolazine
Formulary
  • For use in the treatment of angina in those patients for whom other treatments have been unsuccesful.
  • Initial prescribing should be by a consultant cardiologist only. 
Link  NICE CG126: Guidance on Stable Angina (2011)

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