minitran

Frequently asked questions

What does Minitran treat?

Minitran (Nitroglycerin) may be used to treat angina pectoris, eclampsia, fissure in ano, heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, intraoperative complications, 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 does Minitran work?

Minitran is a nitrate vasodilator. 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.

How is Minitran rated?

pharmaranks gives Minitran a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Minitran cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $4.23 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Minitran?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Minitran. To pay less, Minitran 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 Minitran?

Minitran is marketed by Valeant Pharm Intl. You can see Valeant Pharm Intl's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Minitran a brand-name or generic drug?

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

Is Minitran available over the counter?

No. Minitran 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 Minitran come in?

Minitran is currently marketed as film, extended release, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Minitran?

Minitran is classified as nitrate vasodilator, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Minitran FDA-registered?

Minitran is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA089774. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Minitran been recalled by the FDA?

Minitran 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 Minitran safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Minitran a recall-safety score of 70/100, 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.