minoxidil (Loniten, Rogaine)

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Introduction

Tradename: Loniten.

Indications

Contraindications

pheochromocytoma

Caution:

pregnancy category = c

safety in lactation = -

Dosage

Tabs: 2.5 mg, 10 mg.

Topical agent: Tradename Rogaine.

1 mL to dry scalp BID.

Packaging: solution 2%.

Pharmacokinetics

elimination via kidney

Adverse effects

* hypertrichosis commonly occurs within 1-2 months of therapy

# increased risk of pericardial effusion with renal insufficiency

Drug interactions

Mechanism of action

More general terms

References

  1. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed. Gilman et al, eds. Permagon Press/McGraw Hill, 1996
  2. Drug Information & Medication Formulary, Veterans Affairs, Central California Health Care System, 1st ed., Ravnan et al eds, 1998
  3. Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug Formulary, 1998

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