Minoxidil
Minoxidil is used to treat hypertension, Loniten is the common brand name under the drug class called Direct-acting vasodilators. The recommended dosage of Minoxidil is 40 mg.
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Hypertension Drugs |
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Basic Medical Information |
| Common Brand Name |
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Loniten |
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| Drug Class |
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Direct-acting Vasodilators |
2.9% Hypertension Drugs have Direct-acting vasodilators |
| Legal Status |
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POM (UK) |
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| Possible Side Effects |
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Dizziness, Breast Tenderness, Skin Rashes, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Fast Heartbeat, Swollen Feet, Unexplained Weight Gain, Difficulty Breathing, Fainting |
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| Precautions & Contraindications |
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Congestive Heart Failure, Angina, Scalp Problems, Allergies, Pregnant, Breastfeeding |
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| Excretion |
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Renal |
38.2% Hypertension Drugs have Renal |
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Dosage, Usage and Forms |
| Route of Administration |
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Oral |
82.4% Hypertension Drugs have Oral |
| Dosage |
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40 Mg |
9.1% Hypertension Drugs have 40 mg |
| Maximum daily dose |
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| Forms |
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Tablet |
64.7% Hypertension Drugs have Tablet |
| Tablet Formulations |
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2.5 Mg, 5 Mg, 10 Mg |
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Chemical Data |
| Molecular mass (g/mol) |
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| Half Life (hours) |
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| Chemicals |
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Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen |
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| Formula |
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C9H15N5O |
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| Melting Point (C) |
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| Phase (solid/liquid) |
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Solid, Liquid |
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