transderm-nitro

Frequently asked questions

What does Transderm-Nitro treat?

Transderm-Nitro (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 Transderm-Nitro work?

Transderm-Nitro 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 Transderm-Nitro rated?

pharmaranks gives Transderm-Nitro 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 Transderm-Nitro 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 Transderm-Nitro?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Transderm-Nitro. 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 Transderm-Nitro?

Transderm-Nitro is marketed by Novartis. You can see Novartis's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Transderm-Nitro a brand-name or generic drug?

Transderm-Nitro is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Nitroglycerin. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Nitroglycerin are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Transderm-Nitro available over the counter?

No. Transderm-Nitro 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 Transderm-Nitro come in?

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

What class of drug is Transderm-Nitro?

Transderm-Nitro is classified as nitrate vasodilator, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Transderm-Nitro FDA-registered?

Transderm-Nitro is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020144. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Transderm-Nitro been recalled by the FDA?

Transderm-Nitro 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 Transderm-Nitro safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Transderm-Nitro 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.