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| Active Ingredient | MINOXIDIL |
| Therapeutic Class | DIRECT VASODILATOR |
| Indications | Severe hypertension unresponsive to standard therapy. Must be given with a beta blocker, and with a diuretic. |
| Caution | Potent vasodilator. May cause hirsutism and considerable oedema due to salt and water retention. |
| Dose Range |
Initially 5mg daily (elderly : 2.5mg) as a single or in divided doses gradually increased at 3 day intervals to 50mg daily. Maximum 100mg daily . |
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| Breast Feeding |