Best Nitrate Vasodilator for coronary disease
3 Nitrate Vasodilator drugs used for coronary disease, ranked by our independent rating. Compare them with all treatments for coronary disease or the full Nitrate Vasodilator class. Not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 3 nitrate vasodilator drugs we rate for coronary disease, 1 is available as lower-cost generics, and most are tablet. Our ranking reflects each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for coronary disease; the right choice depends on your situation, so confirm it with your prescriber.
How nitrate vasodilator work
Nitrate vasodilators are converted in the body into nitric oxide, which relaxes the smooth muscle in blood vessel walls and widens them. This mainly opens up the veins, reducing how hard the heart must work and relieving chest pain.
Other drug classes for coronary disease
Top nitrate vasodilator for coronary disease: 1. Isordil · 2. Isosorbide Mononitrate · 3. Monoket
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Generic | $6 | View → | |
| 2 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | No data | — | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | No data | — | View → |
Full ranking · 3 drugs
isordil
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Isordil (Isosorbide Dinitrate) is a nitrate vasodilator used to treat Angina Pectoris, Coronary Disease, Cyanosis, Gastroesophageal Reflux.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$5.30/30· 5 forms Save up to 30% in classisosorbide mononitrate
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Isosorbide Mononitrate is a nitrate vasodilator used to treat Angina Pectoris, Coronary Disease, Cyanosis, Gastroesophageal Reflux.
Price varies
monoket
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Monoket (Isosorbide Mononitrate) is a nitrate vasodilator used to treat Angina Pectoris, Coronary Disease, Cyanosis, Gastroesophageal Reflux.
Price varies
Frequently asked
- What is the best nitrate vasodilator for coronary disease?
- Ratings are based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data — always consult a professional.
- Which nitrate vasodilator drugs treat coronary disease?
- pharmaranks lists 3 Nitrate Vasodilator products used for coronary disease, per NIH RxClass drug-classification data — each independently rated and ranked above.
- How are these ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.