Minoxidil Tablets
Indicated to mitigate high blood pressure, utilized to support systemic vascular health.
Strengths: 5 · 10mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Loniten
- Therapeutic class
Antihypertensive
- Pharmacological class
Vasodilator
- Known off-label uses
alopecia
- Contraindications
phaeochromocytoma
- Precautions and warnings
monitor for fluid retention; tachycardia
- Minor side effects
hypertrichosis; fluid retention
- Moderate side effects
tachycardia; orthostatic hypotension
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Pfizer
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
guanethidine
Serious side effects
pericardial effusion — requires immediate medical attention; angina pectoris — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Indicated to mitigate high blood pressure, utilized to support systemic vascular health.
Mechanism of action
Minoxidil is a potent peripheral vasodilator that acts by opening potassium channels in vascular smooth muscle cells, causing hyperpolarisation and subsequent relaxation of the arterial walls, resulting in decreased peripheral resistance.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if essential. Breastfeeding: Available in milk; caution advised.
Minoxidil Tablets
Indicated to mitigate high blood pressure, utilized to support systemic vascular health.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Minoxidil
- Listed indication(s): Severe Hypertension
Usually available as
- 30 tablets - 5 mg1182-5-mg-13995
- 30 tablets - 10 mg1182-10-mg-13991