Minoxidil for high blood pressure
Common English name: Minoxidil for high blood pressure
Brand: Loniten
Application: Treatment of hypertension
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Dosage and method of taking minoxidil tablets
Contraindications to the use of minoxidil tablets
Taking Minoxidil tablets during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of minoxidil tablets on driving and working with machines
Drug Interactions Minoxidil tablets
Special warnings and precautions while taking Minoxidil tablets
Side effects of minoxidil tablets
Excessive use of minoxidil tablets (drug poisoning)
Storage conditions of Minoxidil tablets
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Minoxidil Pills Pharmaceutical Information
Although many people with high blood pressure do not complain, it should be treated, because if left untreated, it can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and other serious illnesses. If other medications are not enough to control high blood pressure, you may also be prescribed Minoxidil tablets.
Minoxidil increases the strength of your blood vessel wall muscles. This means that the drug does its job by dilating the blood vessels. As blood vessels dilate, the pressure inside the blood vessels decreases and over time leads to a decrease in high blood pressure, as well as blood and oxygen moving freely around your body. Medications such as minoxidil are prescribed to help regulate the amount of water and salt in the body as well as control your heart rate.
Drug information about Minoxidil solution / foam for hair loss is also on a separate page and you can get complete information about this drug by referring to it.
Dosage and method of taking minoxidil tablets
- Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with this medicine. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive information about the drug and its possible side effects.
- The dose and amount of minoxidil tablets vary from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised. It is usually given as 1-2 tablets a day. Different doses of minoxidil tablets (2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg) are available, and your doctor may prescribe a lower or higher dose of this medicine, depending on your condition.
- Try to take your doses at the same time each day and at the regular hour.
- Minoxidil tablets can be taken with or without water before or after meals.
- If you forget to take your daily dose at the right time but soon forget to take it; But if you remember when the next dose is near the hour, do not take the missed dose. You should not take two doses of the medicine together because of the missed dose.
Contraindications to the use of minoxidil tablets
Note the expiration date of the Minoxidil tablet and do not take it if your medicine has expired.
Never give Minoxidil tablets to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
Check for drug interactions Minoxidil tablets, and if you are taking a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Taking Minoxidil tablets during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily and without consulting your doctor. Medications can have devastating effects on the fetus or on yourself.
The effect of minoxidil tablets on driving and working with machines
Minoxidil tablets may make you dizzy and drowsy. Make sure you are alert before driving or operating machinery.
Drug Interactions Minoxidil tablets
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Some medications that may interact with minoxidil tablets include guanthidine.
Check the labels on all your medicines (such as cough and cold medicines, diet supplements, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen). Because they may contain ingredients that increase blood pressure or worsen heart failure. Talk to your pharmacist about taking this medicine.
Special warnings and precautions while taking Minoxidil tablets
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best to let your doctor know the following before taking this medicine:
- If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or if you are breast-feeding
- If you have a kidney problem.
- If you have porphyria (a rare blood disorder).
- If you have a history of angina, chest pain or heart attack.
- If you have an adrenal gland tumor (pheochromocytoma).
- If you are taking other medicines. These include all available medicines, whether prescribed or used by your doctor, such as herbal medicines and supplements.
- If you are allergic to any medicine.
Side effects of minoxidil tablets
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away after a short time of taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed.
Fast heart rate and other heart problems: Tell your doctor if any of these things bother you.
Changes in hair color, thickness or texture: Tell your doctor if any of these things bother you.
Weight loss, swelling of the feet and ankles: These side effects are rare, but if these problems become chronic, see your doctor.
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel are due to the use of minoxidil tablets.
Excessive use of minoxidil tablets (drug poisoning)
Do not take Minoxidil tablets more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
If you feel that someone has been poisoned and you have symptoms such as severe dizziness, shortness of breath, fainting and weakness (fainting), call the emergency room immediately.
Storage conditions of Minoxidil tablets
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.