Formulary Monographs [MINOXIDIL, 240820]
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MINOXIDIL
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DIRECT VASODILATOR
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Severe hypertension unresponsive to standard therapy. Must be given with a beta blocker, and with a diuretic.
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Potent vasodilator. May cause hirsutism and considerable oedema due to salt and water retention.
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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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