Alternatives to nitroglycerin
2 same-class SPL records vs nitroglycerin - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Nitrostat, Nitro-Dur
How to read a high-report FAERS peer set
nitroglycerin ranks in the upper FAERS-volume third of the corpus (#138 of 524); 2 same-class peers are listed for field comparison only. Labeled indication field for nitroglycerin: This medicine treats chest pain called angina.
Top FAERS reaction fields for nitroglycerin total 31,969 reports across 10 reactions, set beside isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About nitroglycerin
Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets help to relieve chest pain (angina) due to heart disease. They work by widening blood vessels to improve blood flow.
Used for: This medicine treats chest pain called angina. Angina is caused by heart disease. Nitroglycerin can relieve an attack or prevent angina before activities that may cause it.
2 Nitrate Vasodilator peers (wide set)
isosorbide dinitrate
RxIsordil
This medicine is used to prevent chest pain caused by heart disease. It does not work fast enough to stop chest pain that has already started. You should use other medicines for sudden chest pain.
isosorbide mononitrate
RxImdur
This medicine is used to prevent angina, a type of chest pain. Angina is caused by heart disease. This medicine will not help if you are having chest pain right now.
Compare nitroglycerin vs isosorbide dinitrate side-by-side →
nitroglycerin vs isosorbide dinitrate & isosorbide mononitrate · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Pain" shows the widest count spread between nitroglycerin and isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate in this extract (2,603-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | nitroglycerin | isosorbide dinitrate | isosorbide mononitrate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyspnoea | 4,151 | 1,608 | 1,503 |
| Pain | 3,626 | 1,023 | 843 |
| Fatigue | 3,491 | 1,302 | 1,243 |
| Myocardial Infarction | 3,393 | 1,179 | 1,019 |
| Nausea | 3,266 | 1,317 | 1,231 |
| Chest Pain | 2,947 | 1,118 | 1,185 |
| Dizziness | 2,939 | 1,265 | 1,397 |
| Fall | 2,906 | - | 821 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
nitroglycerin FAERS volume vs class peers
FAERS volume band
nitroglycerin is FAERS corpus rank #138 of 524 (high volume tercile). Top-reaction field total: 31,969.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does nitroglycerin sit in FAERS report volume vs Nitrate Vasodilator peers? ▼
Registry note: FAERS counts are voluntary reports and do not establish causation or risk rates. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for nitroglycerin: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Nitrostat SPL strings.
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