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Minoxidil +Aminexil (Topical solution) Pharmacology
Minoxidil +Aminexil (Topical solution)
About Minoxidil +Aminexil (Topical solution)N/AMechanism of Action of Minoxidil +Aminexil (Topical solution)N/APharmacokinets of Minoxidil +Aminexil (Topical solution)N/AOnset of Action for Minoxidil +Aminexil (Topical solution)N/ADuration of Action for Minoxidil +Aminexil (Topical solution)N/AHalf Life of Minoxidil +Aminexil (Topical solution)N/ASide Effects of Minoxidil +Aminexil (Topical solution)N/AContra-indications of Minoxidil +Aminexil (Topical solution)N/ASpecial Precautions while taking Minoxidil +Aminexil (Topical solution)N/APregnancy Related InformationN/AOld Age Related InformationUse with cautionBreast Feeding Related InformationN/AChildren Related InformationContraindicated
Indications for Minoxidil +Aminexil (Topical solution)Treatment of male pattern baldness.Interactions for Minoxidil +Aminexil (Topical solution)N/ATypical Dosage for Minoxidil +Aminexil (Topical solution)N/ASchedule of Minoxidil +Aminexil (Topical solution)N/AStorage Requirements for Minoxidil +Aminexil (Topical solution)N/AEffects of Missed Dosage of Minoxidil +Aminexil (Topical solution)N/AEffects of Overdose of Minoxidil +Aminexil (Topical solution)N/AMinoxidil
About MinoxidilA potassium channel agonist,Direct-Acting Vasodilator, Hair- growth stimulant,In androgenic alopecia.Mechanism of Action of MinoxidilMinoxidil works by activating PGHS 1 (prostaglandin endoperoxide synthase-1) which helps promote hair growth. It enhances follicular size and results in thicker hair shafts and stimulates and prolongs the anagen phase of the hair cycle. This will results in longer and increased number of hairs.Pharmacokinets of MinoxidilAbsorption: It is poorly absorbed after topical administrationOnset of Action for MinoxidilN/ADuration of Action for MinoxidilN/AHalf Life of MinoxidilN/ASide Effects of Minoxidil1.Headache
2.Dizziness
3.Irritation
4.Itch
5.Contact dermatitis
6.Palpitation
7.Irregular heart beat
8.Nausea
9.Vomiting
10.Diarrhoea
11.Dermatitis
12.Chest pain
13.Hypertension
14.HypotensionContra-indications of Minoxidil1.Hypersensitivity to MinoxidilSpecial Precautions while taking Minoxidil1.Renal impairment
2.Hepatic impairment
3.Cardiac impairment
4.Avoid contact with broken area, eye and mucus membranePregnancy Related InformationContraindicated.Old Age Related InformationUse with caution
above 65 years: contraindicatedBreast Feeding Related InformationContraindicated.Children Related InformationContraindicated
NEONATES: contraindicated
Indications for Minoxidil1. Alopecia areata
2. Androgenic alopeciaInteractions for MinoxidilN/ATypical Dosage for MinoxidilTopical
Adult: Apply 1 ml solution on the dry scalp and hair 2 times daily for 4 months or longer
Children: contraindicated
Schedule of MinoxidilN/AStorage Requirements for MinoxidilStore at room temperature. Protect from heat and light. Keep out of the reach of childrenEffects of Missed Dosage of MinoxidilApply the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of MinoxidilGive supportive measures and symptomatic treatment. Thoroughly wash the hair. In accidental ingestion drug can be removed from the body by inducing emesis or gastric lavage. Absorption of the drug can be reduced by administration of activated charcoalAbout N/AMechanism of Action of N/APharmacokinets of N/AOnset of Action for N/ADuration of Action for N/AHalf Life of N/ASide Effects of N/AContra-indications of N/ASpecial Precautions while taking N/APregnancy Related InformationN/AOld Age Related InformationN/ABreast Feeding Related InformationN/AChildren Related InformationN/AIndications for N/AInteractions for N/ATypical Dosage for N/ASchedule of N/AStorage Requirements for N/AEffects of Missed Dosage of N/AEffects of Overdose of N/AHome Delivery for Minoxidil +Aminexil (Topical solution) in Your City
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