Medicines labeled for the same conditions
Alternatives to nitroglycerin
0 other medicines are given the same way (sublingual) and in the same FDA class as nitroglycerin or labeled mainly for the same use (angina) (FDA labels read October 8, 2026).
Which medicines are labeled for the same conditions as nitroglycerin?
Angina lists all 21 medicines labeled for it, by any route. Each row shows the conditions both labels name. They are listed as public records, not as substitutes: whether one can replace another depends on the person and is a prescriber's decision.
| Medicine and FDA class | Shared indication | Generic labelers (sublingual) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerinnitrate vasodilator | this medicine | 21 labelers | $0.127 per tablet 0.4 mg tablet sl | No | A presentation being discontinued |
Source: FDA drug labels (indications) via openFDA; FDA NDC Directory; CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026; FDA Drug Shortage Database (FDA files October 8, 2026)
What next?
- Nitroglycerin: the full record
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