Best treatments for cardiogenic shock
7 products may treat cardiogenic shock, spanning FDA drug classes such as antihypoglycemic agent, gastrointestinal motility inhibitor, cardiac glycoside. The current highest-rated option is baqsimi. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 7 drugs we list for cardiogenic shock, all are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as antihypoglycemic agent, gastrointestinal motility inhibitor, cardiac glycoside. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for cardiogenic shock — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for cardiogenic shock: 1. Baqsimi · 2. Lanoxin Pediatric · 3. Gvoke Hypopen
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Powder | Antihypoglycemic Agent | Generic | $5931 | View → | |
| 2 | 70/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Cardiac Glycoside | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Antihypoglycemic Agent | Generic | $5931 | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Antihypoglycemic Agent | Generic | $5931 | View → | |
| 5 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Antihypoglycemic Agent | Generic | $5931 | View → | |
| 6 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Antihypoglycemic Agent | Generic | $5931 | View → | |
| 7 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Cardiac Glycoside | Generic | $0 | View → |
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Full ranking · 7 treatments
baqsimi
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Baqsimi (Glucagon) is an antihypoglycemic agent used to treat Anaphylaxis, Bradycardia, Hypoglycemia, Hypotension.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$5930.62/30· 2 formslanoxin pediatric
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Lanoxin Pediatric (Digoxin) is a cardiac glycoside used to treat Anxiety Disorders, Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Low Cardiac Output.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.12· 6 formsgvoke hypopen
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Gvoke Hypopen (Glucagon) is an antihypoglycemic agent used to treat Anaphylaxis, Bradycardia, Hypoglycemia, Hypotension.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$5930.62/30· 2 formsgvoke kit
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Gvoke Kit (Glucagon) is an antihypoglycemic agent used to treat Anaphylaxis, Bradycardia, Hypoglycemia, Hypotension.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$5930.62/30· 2 formsgvoke pfs
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Gvoke Pfs (Glucagon) is an antihypoglycemic agent used to treat Anaphylaxis, Bradycardia, Hypoglycemia, Hypotension.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$5930.62/30· 2 formsgvoke vialdx
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Gvoke Vialdx (Glucagon) is an antihypoglycemic agent used to treat Anaphylaxis, Bradycardia, Hypoglycemia, Hypotension.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$5930.62/30· 2 formsFrequently asked
- What treats cardiogenic shock?
- Our catalog lists 7 products that may treat cardiogenic shock, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is baqsimi.
- What is the best-rated treatment for cardiogenic shock?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — baqsimi ranks highest among the products we list for cardiogenic shock. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments 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.
- What types of drugs treat cardiogenic shock?
- Treatments for cardiogenic shock span FDA drug classes including antihypoglycemic agent, gastrointestinal motility inhibitor, cardiac glycoside. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.