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- Vasodilator that causes hair growth
Mode of action
- Peripheral vasodilator and increases heart rate and cardiac output
Indications
- Hypertension
- Male pattern baldness
Dose
- Minoxidil 2.5 - 5 mg /day to a maximum of 50 mg/day
- Lower dose in elderly and dialysis
Interactions
- Hypotension with other antihypertensives
Cautions
- IHD, Porphyria
Contraindications
- Phaeochromocytoma
Side effects
- Hypertrichosis and hair growth, Fluid retention (combine with diuretic)
- GI upset, gynecomastia, breast tenderness
- Pericardial effusion, Angina as increases heart rate