bretylium tosylate

Frequently asked questions

What does Bretylium Tosylate treat?

Bretylium Tosylate (Bretylium Tosylate) may be used to treat ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How is Bretylium Tosylate rated?

pharmaranks gives Bretylium Tosylate a composite score of 3.0 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

Is there a coupon or discount for Bretylium Tosylate?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Bretylium Tosylate. To pay less, Bretylium Tosylate is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Bretylium Tosylate?

Bretylium Tosylate is marketed by Hospira. You can see Hospira's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Bretylium Tosylate a brand-name or generic drug?

Bretylium Tosylate is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Bretylium Tosylate. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Bretylium Tosylate available over the counter?

No. Bretylium Tosylate is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Bretylium Tosylate come in?

Bretylium Tosylate is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

Is Bretylium Tosylate FDA-registered?

Bretylium Tosylate is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA019030. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Bretylium Tosylate been recalled by the FDA?

Bretylium Tosylate has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Bretylium Tosylate safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Bretylium Tosylate a recall-safety score of 60/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.