pindac
Pharmaranks rates Pindac 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Pindac (Pinacidil) is a medication used to treat Hypertension.
Pinacidil · by Leo Labs
Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Pinacidil
- Form
- Capsule, extended release
- Strength
- Pinacidil 12.5MG · Pinacidil 25MG
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- hypertension
- Manufacturer
- Leo Labs
- FDA application
- NDA019456
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Capsule, extended release
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
Ways to save
Ask for the generic
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Request a 90-day supply
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Use copay cards
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Pindac treat?
- Pindac (Pinacidil) may be used to treat hypertension, 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 Pindac rated?
- pharmaranks gives Pindac 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.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Pindac?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Pindac. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Pindac?
- Pindac is marketed by Leo Labs. You can see Leo Labs's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Pindac a brand-name or generic drug?
- Pindac is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Pinacidil.
- Is Pindac available over the counter?
- No. Pindac 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 Pindac come in?
- Pindac is currently marketed as capsule, extended release, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Pindac FDA-registered?
- Pindac is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA019456. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Has Pindac been recalled by the FDA?
- Pindac 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 Pindac safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Pindac 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.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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