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Medications for Angina

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
aspirin 9.8 4 reviews for aspirin to treat Angina Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Brand names:
Bayer Aspirin, Ecotrin, Easprin, Bayer Aspirin Regimen, Arthritis Pain, Aspir-Low, Ascriptin, Aspergum, Aspiritab, Aspirtab, Bayer Aspirin Extra Strength Plus, Ecpirin, Entercote, Genacote, Halfprin, Norwich Aspirin, Vazalore
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
nitroglycerin 8.6 8 reviews for nitroglycerin to treat Angina Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroglycerin systemic
Brand names:
Nitrostat, Nitrolingual Pumpspray, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, Nitro TD Patch-A, GoNitro, Minitran, Nitro-Time, NitroMist
Drug class:
antianginal agents, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Ranexa 7.1 70 reviews for Ranexa to treat Angina Rx C N
Generic name:
ranolazine systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
metoprolol 7.5 16 reviews for metoprolol to treat Angina Rx C N X
Generic name:
metoprolol systemic
Brand names:
Lopressor, Toprol-XL, Kapspargo Sprinkle
Drug class:
cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
isosorbide mononitrate 4.4 56 reviews for isosorbide mononitrate to treat Angina Rx C N X
Generic name:
isosorbide mononitrate systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
amlodipine 9.4 6 reviews for amlodipine to treat Angina Rx C N X
Generic name:
amlodipine systemic
Brand names:
Norvasc, Katerzia, Norliqva
Drug class:
calcium channel blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
ranolazine 7.3 89 reviews for ranolazine to treat Angina Rx C N
Generic name:
ranolazine systemic
Brand names:
Ranexa, Aspruzyo Sprinkle
Drug class:
antianginal agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Nitrostat 8.0 2 reviews for Nitrostat to treat Angina Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroglycerin systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
enoxaparin 7.0 1 review for enoxaparin to treat Angina Rx B N
Generic name:
enoxaparin systemic
Brand name:
Lovenox
Drug class:
heparins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
isosorbide dinitrate 5.0 5 reviews for isosorbide dinitrate to treat Angina Rx C N X
Generic name:
isosorbide dinitrate systemic
Brand names:
Dilatrate-SR, Isochron, IsoDitrate, Isordil Titradose
Drug class:
antianginal agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
carvedilol 5.5 3 reviews for carvedilol to treat Angina Rx C N X
Generic name:
carvedilol systemic
Brand names:
Coreg, Coreg CR
Drug class:
non-cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
atenolol 9.5 2 reviews for atenolol to treat Angina Rx D N X
Generic name:
atenolol systemic
Brand name:
Tenormin
Drug class:
cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Norvasc Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
amlodipine systemic
Drug class:
calcium channel blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lopressor 10 2 reviews for Lopressor to treat Angina Rx C N X
Generic name:
metoprolol systemic
Drug class:
cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Bayer Aspirin Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Toprol-XL 9.0 1 review for Toprol-XL to treat Angina Rx C N X
Generic name:
metoprolol systemic
Drug class:
cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
amlodipine / atorvastatin Rate Add review Rx X N X
Generic name:
amlodipine / atorvastatin systemic
Brand name:
Caduet
Drug class:
antihyperlipidemic combinations, miscellaneous antihypertensive combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Coreg Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
carvedilol systemic
Drug class:
non-cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ecotrin Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
propranolol Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
propranolol systemic
Brand name:
Inderal LA
Drug class:
non-cardioselective beta blockers, group II antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Easprin Rate Add review Rx N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Nitrolingual Pumpspray 9.0 3 reviews for Nitrolingual Pumpspray to treat Angina Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroglycerin systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
verapamil 0.0 1 review for verapamil to treat Angina Rx C N X
Generic name:
verapamil systemic
Drug class:
calcium channel blockers, group IV antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Bayer Aspirin Regimen Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Caduet Rate Add review Rx X N X
Generic name:
amlodipine / atorvastatin systemic
Drug class:
antihyperlipidemic combinations, miscellaneous antihypertensive combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Katerzia Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
amlodipine systemic
Drug class:
calcium channel blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Norliqva Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
amlodipine systemic
Drug class:
calcium channel blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Arthritis Pain Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Aspir-Low Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Lovenox Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
enoxaparin systemic
Drug class:
heparins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Tenormin Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
atenolol systemic
Drug class:
cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ascriptin Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Aspergum Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Aspiritab Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Aspirtab Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Bayer Aspirin Extra Strength Plus 10 1 review for Bayer Aspirin Extra Strength Plus to treat Angina Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Coreg CR Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
carvedilol systemic
Drug class:
non-cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Corgard 10 1 review for Corgard to treat Angina Rx C N X
Generic name:
nadolol systemic
Drug class:
non-cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ecpirin Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Entercote Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Genacote Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Halfprin Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
heparin Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
heparin systemic
Brand name:
Heparin Sodium
Drug class:
heparins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Kapspargo Sprinkle Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
metoprolol systemic
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Nitro-Dur Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroglycerin systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Norwich Aspirin Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Vazalore Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Heparin Sodium Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
heparin systemic
Drug class:
heparins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Inderal LA Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
propranolol systemic
Drug class:
non-cardioselective beta blockers, group II antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
nadolol 10 1 review for nadolol to treat Angina Rx C N X
Generic name:
nadolol systemic
Brand name:
Corgard
Drug class:
non-cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Nitro-Bid Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroglycerin systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Nitro TD Patch-A Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroglycerin systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
amyl nitrite Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
amyl nitrite systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Angiomax Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
bivalirudin systemic
Drug class:
thrombin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
bivalirudin Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
bivalirudin systemic
Brand name:
Angiomax
Drug class:
thrombin inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
dalteparin Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
dalteparin systemic
Brand name:
Fragmin
Drug class:
heparins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Dilatrate-SR Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
isosorbide dinitrate systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
eptifibatide Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
eptifibatide systemic
Brand name:
Integrilin
Drug class:
glycoprotein platelet inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Fragmin Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
dalteparin systemic
Drug class:
heparins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
GoNitro Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroglycerin systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Integrilin Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
eptifibatide systemic
Drug class:
glycoprotein platelet inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Minitran Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroglycerin systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Nitro-Time Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroglycerin systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
NitroMist Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroglycerin systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
timolol Off-label Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
timolol systemic
Drug class:
non-cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Aspruzyo Sprinkle Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
ranolazine systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Isochron Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
isosorbide dinitrate systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
IsoDitrate Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
isosorbide dinitrate systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Isordil Titradose Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
isosorbide dinitrate systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information

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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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