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Loniten (Minoxidil)
Your doctor may prescribe Loniten medication if you have hypertension that is difficult to treat. Hypertension is a chronic condition where theblood pressure is too highand can cause damage to the body. Hypertension usually has no symptoms, but Loniten should only be used if you have symptomatic hypertension with or without end-organ damage. You also need to be on the maximum dosage of at least two other drugs for high blood pressure. Loniten works by relaxing blood vessels coming from the heart and leading into the arms and legs. Fact Table Formula C9H15N5O License US FDA Bioavailability 1% to 4% Legal status US: OTC / Rx-only Chemical Name Minoxidil Elimination half-life 4.2 h Dosage (Strength) 2.5mg, 10mg Pregnancy No known risks Brands Regaine, Loniten, Keeps Protein binding No Binding PubChem CID 4201 MedlinePlus a682608 ChEBI 6942 ATC code C02DC01 DrugBank DB00350 KEGG D00418 Routes of administration By mouth, topical

Loniten (Minoxidil)

  • The usual dosage of Loniten is 10-40 mg by mouth, either once daily or divided into multiple dosages. The dose may be as low as Loniten tablets 2.5 mg or as high as 100 mg. Do not change your dosage without consulting your physician first.
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