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Medications for Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
aspirin 9.5 2 reviews for aspirin to treat Heart Attack Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Brand names:
Bayer Aspirin, Ecotrin, Easprin, Arthritis Pain, Ascriptin, Aspergum, Aspir-Low, Aspirtab, Bayer Aspirin Extra Strength Plus, Ecpirin, Entercote, Genacote, Halfprin, Norwich Aspirin, Vazalore
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
clopidogrel 7.7 38 reviews for clopidogrel to treat Heart Attack Rx B N
Generic name:
clopidogrel systemic
Brand name:
Plavix
Drug class:
platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Plavix 8.4 30 reviews for Plavix to treat Heart Attack Rx B N
Generic name:
clopidogrel systemic
Drug class:
platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
metoprolol 5.6 21 reviews for metoprolol to treat Heart Attack Rx C N X
Generic name:
metoprolol systemic
Brand names:
Lopressor, Toprol-XL
Drug class:
cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
nitroglycerin 9.5 2 reviews for nitroglycerin to treat Heart Attack Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroglycerin systemic
Brand names:
Nitrostat, Nitro-Bid, Nitro-Dur, Minitran, Nitro TD Patch-A, Nitro-Time, Nitrolingual Pumpspray, NitroMist
Drug class:
antianginal agents, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
lisinopril 4.0 6 reviews for lisinopril to treat Heart Attack Rx D N X
Generic name:
lisinopril systemic
Brand names:
Zestril, Prinivil, Qbrelis
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Bayer Aspirin Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Lopressor Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
metoprolol systemic
Drug class:
cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
ramipril 7.0 3 reviews for ramipril to treat Heart Attack Rx D N X
Generic name:
ramipril systemic
Brand name:
Altace
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Altace 9.0 1 review for Altace to treat Heart Attack Rx D N X
Generic name:
ramipril systemic
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Coumadin Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
warfarin systemic
Drug class:
coumarins and indandiones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Activase Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
alteplase systemic
Drug class:
thrombolytics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Nitrostat Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroglycerin systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
warfarin 5.5 4 reviews for warfarin to treat Heart Attack Rx D N X
Generic name:
warfarin systemic
Brand names:
Coumadin, Jantoven
Drug class:
coumarins and indandiones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
atenolol Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
atenolol systemic
Brand name:
Tenormin
Drug class:
cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Ecotrin Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Zestril Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
lisinopril systemic
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Brilinta 3.0 28 reviews for Brilinta to treat Heart Attack Rx C N
Generic name:
ticagrelor systemic
Drug class:
platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Easprin Rate Add review Rx N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
enoxaparin Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
enoxaparin systemic
Brand name:
Lovenox
Drug class:
heparins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Prinivil Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
lisinopril systemic
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Arthritis Pain 10 1 review for Arthritis Pain to treat Heart Attack Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Lovenox Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
enoxaparin systemic
Drug class:
heparins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
propranolol 10 1 review for propranolol to treat Heart Attack Rx C N X
Generic name:
propranolol systemic
Drug class:
non-cardioselective beta blockers, group II antiarrhythmics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Tenormin Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
atenolol systemic
Drug class:
cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ascriptin Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Aspergum Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Aspir-Low Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Aspirtab Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Bayer Aspirin Extra Strength Plus Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Ecpirin Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Entercote Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Genacote Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Halfprin Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Heparin Sodium Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
heparin systemic
Drug class:
heparins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Norwich Aspirin Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Qbrelis Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
lisinopril systemic
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Toprol-XL Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
metoprolol systemic
Drug class:
cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Vazalore Rate Add review Rx/OTC N N X
Generic name:
aspirin systemic
Drug class:
salicylates, platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
heparin Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
heparin systemic
Brand name:
Heparin Sodium
Drug class:
heparins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
ticagrelor 2.9 34 reviews for ticagrelor to treat Heart Attack Rx C N
Generic name:
ticagrelor systemic
Brand name:
Brilinta
Drug class:
platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
alteplase Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
alteplase systemic
Brand name:
Activase
Drug class:
thrombolytics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Jantoven Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
warfarin systemic
Drug class:
coumarins and indandiones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Nitro-Bid 10 1 review for Nitro-Bid to treat Heart Attack Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroglycerin systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Nitro-Dur Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroglycerin systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
prasugrel 4.6 9 reviews for prasugrel to treat Heart Attack Rx B N
Generic name:
prasugrel systemic
Brand name:
Effient
Drug class:
platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
valsartan Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
valsartan systemic
Brand name:
Diovan
Drug class:
angiotensin receptor blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Diovan Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
valsartan systemic
Drug class:
angiotensin receptor blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Effient 5.5 4 reviews for Effient to treat Heart Attack Rx B N
Generic name:
prasugrel systemic
Drug class:
platelet aggregation inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Fragmin Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
dalteparin systemic
Drug class:
heparins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Integrilin Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
eptifibatide systemic
Drug class:
glycoprotein platelet inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Minitran Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroglycerin systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Nitro TD Patch-A Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroglycerin systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Nitro-Time Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroglycerin systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Nitrolingual Pumpspray 9.0 1 review for Nitrolingual Pumpspray to treat Heart Attack Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroglycerin systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
NitroMist Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
nitroglycerin systemic
Drug class:
antianginal agents, vasodilators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
perindopril Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
perindopril systemic
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
dalteparin Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
dalteparin systemic
Brand name:
Fragmin
Drug class:
heparins
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
eptifibatide Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
eptifibatide systemic
Brand name:
Integrilin
Drug class:
glycoprotein platelet inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
fondaparinux Off-label Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
fondaparinux systemic
Drug class:
factor Xa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
magnesium chloride Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
magnesium chloride systemic
Brand name:
Chloromag
Drug class:
minerals and electrolytes
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
moexipril Rate Add review Rx D N X
Generic name:
moexipril systemic
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Retavase Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
reteplase systemic
Drug class:
thrombolytics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
reteplase 2.0 1 review for reteplase to treat Heart Attack Rx C N
Generic name:
reteplase systemic
Brand names:
Retavase, Retavase Half-Kit
Drug class:
thrombolytics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
tenecteplase Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
tenecteplase systemic
Brand name:
TNKase
Drug class:
thrombolytics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
timolol Rate Add review Rx C N X
Generic name:
timolol systemic
Drug class:
non-cardioselective beta blockers
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
trandolapril 2.0 1 review for trandolapril to treat Heart Attack Rx D N X
Generic name:
trandolapril systemic
Drug class:
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
urokinase Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
urokinase systemic
Drug class:
thrombolytics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Chloromag Rate Add review Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
magnesium chloride systemic
Drug class:
minerals and electrolytes
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Retavase Half-Kit Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
reteplase systemic
Drug class:
thrombolytics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
TNKase Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
tenecteplase systemic
Drug class:
thrombolytics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information

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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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