Potassium channel opener

A potassium channel opener is a type of drug which facilitates ion transmission through potassium channels.

Some examples include:


 * Diazoxide vasodilator used for hypertension, smooth muscle relaxing activity
 * Minoxidil vasodilator used for hypertension, also used to treat hair loss
 * Nicorandil vasodilator used to treat angina
 * Pinacidil
 * Retigabine, an anticonvulsant
 * Flupirtine, analgesic with muscle relaxant and anticonvulsant properties