What is the minoxidil drug ?

Minoxidil is a vasodilator that relaxes the muscles in the walls of arteries and blood vessels, causing them to widen and improving blood flow.

Minoxidil

Minoxidil is used to treat severe high blood pressure that is causing symptoms or damage to vital organs, and it is usually given with other medications to reduce serious side effects.

Minoxidil is also used topically to treat hair loss by stimulating hair growth and slowing baldness, and is most effective in people under the age of 40 who have recently started hair loss.

It is worth noting that it does not permanently cure baldness, as most new hair falls out within a few months after stopping the medication, so you must continue to use the drug to maintain hair growth.

Instructions for taking minoxidil

How to eat:

Disks
Scalp lotion.
Scalp foam.

Number of doses:

Tablets: one to two times daily.
Solution: twice daily.

Dosage:

1.High blood pressure treatment

Adults and children over 12 years of age : 2.5 to 80 milligrams per day, starting with 5 milligrams per day and gradually increasing the dose as needed.
Children under 12 years of age: 0.25-1 mg/kg daily.

Elderly: 2.5 milligrams daily, gradually increasing the dose according to the patient's response.

2.hair loss treatment

Adults: 1 milliliter of topical preparation is applied to the affected areas of the scalp every 12 hours.
Children: It is forbidden to use it due to the lack of data that determines its safety.

Event start:

The effect of the drug begins to lower blood pressure within 30 - 60 minutes, and the maximum effect reaches after 4 - 8 hours.

When medication is used to treat hair loss, it may take up to 4 months for the full effect of the medication to be noticed.

Effective time

Part of the effect of the drug may last up to 2 - 5 days after stopping it.

Feed:

Your doctor may prescribe a low-sodium diet, so these instructions should be followed carefully.

Storage and preservation:

The medicine should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place out of the reach of children.

Forgetting a dose:

Take it as soon as you remember, unless it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose, continue your regular dosing schedule, and do not double doses.

Discontinuation of medication:

Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting a doctor, as this may lead to an exacerbation of the disease.

Overdose:

An accidental overdose probably won't cause any problems, but you should tell your doctor and see an emergency room if you take a significant overdose.

Warnings when taking minoxidil

During pregnancy:

Studies in test animals indicate that the use of the drug during pregnancy causes negative effects on the fetus, so it is not recommended to use it during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks and after consulting a doctor.

Hazard grade: C

Breast feeding:

The drug passes into breast milk, but when taking normal doses, there are not supposed to be negative effects on children

Babies:

the dose has to be reduced as per the age and weight.

Elderly:

it is possible that the given dose will be reduced.

Driving:

You should refrain from driving until the effect of the drug becomes clear, as it may cause blurring (blurring).

Use of long treatments

Surgery and anesthesia:

The surgeon or the anesthetist must be informed of the use of this medicine.

Minoxidil side effects

1.Excessive hair growth

Popularity of influence: common

Inform the doctor: In severe cases

2.Water retention

Popularity of influence: common

Inform the doctor: In severe cases

3.Swollen feet/ankles

Popularity of influence: common

Inform the doctor: In severe cases

4.Nausea

Frequency of effect: rare

Inform the doctor: In severe cases

Swelling/pain in the breast

Frequency of effect: rare