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xanthinol nicotinate

Vasodilator

Vasodilator
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated

Mechanism

Compound of xanthine and nicotinic acid, both of which are vasodilators. Increases blood flow in many vascular beds.

Indications

Cerebrovascular disorders (insignificant therapeutic benefits)Peripheral vascular diseases (insignificant therapeutic benefits)

Dosing

Adult
300–600 mg TDS oral; 300 mg by i.m. or slow i.v. injection

Related guidelines

Other Vasodilator drugs

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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team