Medicines labeled for the same conditions
Alternatives to sodium nitroprusside
3 other medicines are given the same way (intravenous) and in the same FDA class as sodium nitroprusside or labeled mainly for the same use (heart failure); the others include 1 phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitor, 1 loop diuretic and 1 thiazide diuretic (FDA labels read October 8, 2026).
Which medicines are labeled for the same conditions as sodium nitroprusside?
Heart failure lists all 37 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 (intravenous) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitroprussidevasodilator | this medicine | 12 labelers | n/a | Yes | No current entry |
| Milrinonephosphodiesterase 3 inhibitor | Heart failure | 13 labelers | n/a | No | No current entry |
| Furosemideloop diuretic | Heart failure | 13 labelers | $0.490 per mL 20 mg/2 mL vial | No | In shortage |
| Chlorothiazidethiazide diuretic | Heart failure | 5 labelers | n/a | 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 do pharmacies pay for each?
The headline NADAC price per unit of each medicine's most widely listed form; strengths differ, so compare like with like on each record.
Source: CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) survey, October 7, 2026: what retail pharmacies paid per unit; not a counter price
What next?
- Sodium nitroprusside: the full record
- label, generics, price, shortages, recalls