Minoxidil

Hypertensive disease, Androgenetic Alopecia
Treatment
8 Active Studies for Minoxidil

What is Minoxidil

MinoxidilThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryA medication that relaxes and widens blood vessels, resulting in lower blood pressure.
Lonitenis the brand name
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Minoxidil Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Loniten
Minoxidil
1979
335

Effectiveness

How Minoxidil Affects PatientsMinoxidil is a drug taken orally or applied to the skin that helps to widen blood vessels and reduce blood pressure. It is commonly used to treat male-pattern baldness. In studies with animals, minoxidil has been shown to increase or maintain the blood flow in all of the body's vascular beds. In humans, it has been found to decrease resistance in the arteries, increase blood flow in the forearms, and preserve kidney blood flow and filtering. Minoxidil's antihypertensive effects come from its metabolite, minoxidil sulfate. It usually does not cause a drop in blood pressure
How Minoxidil works in the bodyMinoxidil works to promote hair growth by increasing the survival rate of hair cells. It does this by activating two proteins and increasing the ratio of one protein to another. Minoxidil also helps hair cells by increasing blood flow to them, which boosts their viability.

When to interrupt dosage

The measure of Minoxidil is contingent upon the diagnosed situation. The dose may differ, depending on the technique of implementation (e.g. Topical or Spray) detailed in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Hypertensive disease
300.0 mg/mL, , 20.0 mg/mL, 0.05 mg/mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg, 5.0 %, 2.0 %, 20000.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 0.02 mg/mg, 0.07 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mL
, Topical, Solution, Solution - Topical, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Topical, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Spray - Topical, Spray, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Topical, Kit, Kit - Topical
Androgenetic Alopecia
300.0 mg/mL, , 20.0 mg/mL, 0.05 mg/mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg, 5.0 %, 2.0 %, 20000.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 0.02 mg/mg, 0.07 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mL
, Topical, Solution, Solution - Topical, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Topical, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Spray - Topical, Spray, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Topical, Kit, Kit - Topical

Warnings

Minoxidil Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Pheochromocytoma
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Minoxidil.
Common Minoxidil Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Amifostine
Major
Minoxidil may increase the hypotensive activities of Amifostine.
Acebutolol
Minor
Minoxidil may increase the hypotensive activities of Acebutolol.
Aliskiren
Minor
Minoxidil may increase the hypotensive activities of Aliskiren.
Alprenolol
Minor
Minoxidil may increase the hypotensive activities of Alprenolol.
Ambrisentan
Minor
Minoxidil may increase the hypotensive activities of Ambrisentan.
Minoxidil Toxicity & Overdose RiskThe toxic dose of this drug in rats is between 1321-3492 mg/kg and in mice is 2456-2648 mg/kg. Potential side effects include sudden weight gain, rapid heart rate, and lightheadedness or dizziness due to low blood pressure.
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Minoxidil Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Minoxidil?

Presently, 8 active studies are surveying the possibility of Minoxidil in treating Androgenetic Alopecia.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Androgenetic Alopecia
9 Actively Recruiting
Early Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 1, Phase 3
Hypertensive disease
0 Actively Recruiting

Minoxidil Reviews: What are patients saying about Minoxidil?

5Patient Review
4/30/2011
Minoxidil for High Blood Pressure
I was feeling exhausted and achy all over when I started this treatment, but it really helped me feel better.
4Patient Review
11/13/2009
Minoxidil for High Blood Pressure
My blood pressure has improved since taking this medication; however, I have also gained nine pounds in the past four weeks. This is very discouraging as I had just lost 30 pounds through diet and exercise. I'm going to speak with my doctor about potentially finding an alternative medication that doesn't have this side-effect.
4Patient Review
10/11/2010
Minoxidil for High Blood Pressure
These pills have helped lower my blood pressure, but I've also started to grow unwanted facial hair. As a woman, this is extremely distressing and I don't know how to solve the problem without looking like a man.
4Patient Review
3/25/2013
Minoxidil for High Blood Pressure
This treatment helped me with my swollen legs.
3.3Patient Review
10/11/2009
Minoxidil for High Blood Pressure
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Patient Q&A Section about minoxidil

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What are the dangers of minoxidil?

"Side effects of the medication included acne at the site of application, burning of the scalp, increased facial hair growth, hair loss, inflammation or soreness at the root of the hair, reddened skin, and swelling of the face."

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Is minoxidil best for hair growth?

"A study from 2002 found that 5 percent topical minoxidil is more effective than 2 percent topical minoxidil for hair growth over 48 weeks, as well as resulting in 45% more hair regrowth."

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Can minoxidil regrow hair?

"The drug minoxidil helps to reverse the miniaturization of follicles, increase blood flow to them, stimulate follicle movement into the growth phase, and extend the growth phase."

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Is minoxidil is a steroid?

"Minoxidil is not a steroid. It is a drug that dilates blood vessels and helps grow new hair. It is available in the market as a topical solution and topical foam formulations. It must be used after medical consultation with a dermatologist."

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Clinical Trials for Minoxidil

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