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Amyl nitrite Alternatives Compared

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Amyl nitrite Aspirin Nitroglycerin
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Amyl nitrite Aspirin Nitroglycerin
Prescription only

Prescribed for Cyanide Poisoning, Angina. Amyl nitrite may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription and OTC

Aspirin relieves pain and inflammation and helps to thin the blood. It is used to treat and prevent a wide range of different conditions. Higher dosages are associated with stomach irritation and... View more

Prescription only

Nitroglycerin dilates veins, relieving chest pain and lowering blood pressure. It has a very short duration of action and may not be suitable for some people. Prescribed for Angina, Raynaud's... View more

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Aspirin has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 51 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect.

Nitroglycerin has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 56 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Generic Availability

N/A

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic
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Quantity 100 tablet
Strength 325 mg
Per unit* $0.10
Cost* $10.40

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Quantity 100 each
Strength 0.4 mg
Per unit* $0.24
Cost* $23.59

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Dosage Forms

N/A
  • Oral delayed release tablet
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, chewable
  • Rectal suppository
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral capsule, extended release
  • Rectal ointment
  • Sublingual spray
  • Sublingual tablet
  • Transdermal film, extended release
Brand Names

N/A

 Acetylsalicylic Acid, Acuprin 81, Arthritis Foundation Pain Reliever, Arthritis Pain, Ascriptin, Ascriptin Enteric, Ascriptin Maximum Strength, Aspergum, Aspi-Cor, Aspir 81, Aspir-Low, Aspirin Lite Coat, Aspirin Low Strength, Aspiritab, Aspirtab, Bayer Advanced Aspirin, Bayer Aspirin, Bayer Aspirin Extra Strength Plus, Bayer Aspirin Regimen, Bayer Aspirin with Heart Advantage, Bayer Children's Aspirin, Bayer Women's Aspirin With Calcium, Buffasal, Buffered Aspirin, Bufferin, Bufferin Arthritis Strength, Bufferin Extra Strength, Bufferin Low Dose, Buffex, Durlaza, Easprin, Ecotrin, Ecotrin Adult Low Strength, Ecotrin Maximum Strength, Ecpirin, Empirin, Entaprin, Entercote, Extra Strength Bayer, Fasprin, Genacote, Gennin-FC, Genprin, Halfprin, Heartline, Medi-Seltzer, Migralex, Miniprin, Norwich Aspirin, St. Joseph 81 mg Aspirin Enteric Safety-Coated, St. Joseph 81 mg Chewable Aspirin, Tri-Buffered Aspirin, Vazalore View more Deponit, GoNitro, Minitran, Nitro TD Patch-A, Nitro-Bid, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Time, Nitrolingual Pumpspray, NitroMist, Nitrostat, Nitrostat Tablets, Rectiv View more
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

1 hour

10 hours

1 hour
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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N
Category N Not classified

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 196 drugs are known to interact with Amyl nitrite:

  • 20 major drug interactions (84 brand and generic names)
  • 174 moderate drug interactions (883 brand and generic names)
  • 2 minor drug interactions (4 brand and generic names)

A total of 369 drugs are known to interact with Aspirin:

  • 61 major drug interactions (201 brand and generic names)
  • 266 moderate drug interactions (1199 brand and generic names)
  • 42 minor drug interactions (214 brand and generic names)

A total of 262 drugs are known to interact with Nitroglycerin:

  • 11 major drug interactions (35 brand and generic names)
  • 221 moderate drug interactions (1062 brand and generic names)
  • 30 minor drug interactions (220 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Amyl nitrite and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using aspirin together with alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking... View more
  • Nitroglycerin and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

N/A

June 25, 1965

May 01, 2000
WADA Class View classifications

N/A

N/A

N/A
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