Loniten
utilized to target high blood pressure and promote scalp hair growth.
Strengths: 5 · 10mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Rogaine; Regaine
- Therapeutic class
Antihypertensive
- Pharmacological class
Vasodilator
- Known off-label uses
alopecia androgenetica
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to minoxidil; phaeochromocytoma
- Minor side effects
hypertrichosis; fluid retention
- Moderate side effects
tachycardia; nausea
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
utilized to target high blood pressure and promote scalp hair growth.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Pfizer
- Onset Time
30–60 minutes
- Duration
12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
guanethidine
- Age restrictions
Not recommended for children.
Precautions and warnings
monitor heart rate; fluid retention; avoid in patients with recent myocardial infarction
Serious side effects
pericardial effusion — requires immediate medical attention; tamponade — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Minoxidil acts as a potent vasodilator, widening blood vessels to improve blood flow. In the treatment of hypertension, it reduces peripheral vascular resistance. When utilized for hair growth, it stimulates hair follicle activity and prolongs the growth cycle through local vascularization.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if indicated by a specialist. Breastfeeding: Not advised due to potential systemic absorption.
Loniten
utilized to target high blood pressure and promote scalp hair growth.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Minoxidil
- Listed indication(s): Hypertension
Usually available as
- 30 tablets - 5 mg1043-5-mg-13052
- 30 tablets - 10 mg1043-10-mg-13056