The drug contraindicated in variant angina is: (A) Aspirin, (B) GTN, (C) Propranolol, (D) Nicorandil
Answer is C. Beta blockers are contraindicated invariant or vasospastic angina as they produce vasoconstriction by blocking beta 2 receptors which produce vasodilatation Also, the unopposed action of alpha receptor activation can l.t vasoconstriction. Ref: Katzung 13th ed Pg: 203-206