FDA Orange Book
Generic for Tridil
Tridil contains nitroglycerin. Orange Book status for every listed strength, the approved generic makers, and the listed patents and exclusivities.
Source: FDA Orange Book data file dated 2026-10-09. Publisher page
Yes. The generic name for Tridil is nitroglycerin. 1 company holds an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Generics match 1 of the 2 Tridil products the Orange Book lists.
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Tridil products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| injectable, injection | 0.5MG/ML | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
| injectable, injection | 5MG/ML | Discontinued | None | 1 | None |
NDA 018537, held by HOSPIRA INC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic nitroglycerin
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN REGENT INC | 072034 | None (No TE code listed) | May 24, 1988 | 5MG/ML |
Questions
Is there a generic for Tridil?
Yes. The generic name for Tridil is nitroglycerin. 1 company holds an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Generics match 1 of the 2 Tridil products the Orange Book lists.
What is the generic name for Tridil?
The active ingredient in Tridil is nitroglycerin, per the FDA Orange Book.
What does a therapeutic equivalence code mean?
In the Orange Book, codes that start with A (such as AB) mean FDA considers the product therapeutically equivalent to the reference drug. Codes that start with B mean FDA does not, at this time, consider the product therapeutically equivalent.