Lonitab
Minoxidil tablets for high blood pressure. This oral form differs from the topical solution used for hair growth.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Minoxidil
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg · 10mg
Prescription and consultation requirements for Lonitab vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Lonitab details
- Condition
- Hypertension
- Alternative names
- minoxidil
- Therapeutic class
- Direct-Acting Vasodilator
- Pharmacological class
- Vasodilator
- Known off-label uses
- androgenetic alopecia
- Contraindications
- pheochromocytoma; hypersensitivity to minoxidil
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; hypertrichosis
- Moderate side effects
- reflex tachycardia; fluid retention; electrocardiographic changes
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Manufacturer
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Onset Time
- 30 minutes
- Duration
- 24–75 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Guanethidine; Beta Blockers; Diuretics
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
pericardial effusion, requires immediate medical attention; severe angina pectoris exacerbation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Minoxidil tablets for high blood pressure. This oral form differs from the topical solution used for hair growth.
Mechanism of action
Induces direct relaxation of peripheral vascular smooth muscle, primarily arteriolar, lowering total systemic resistance.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid unless potential benefits justify risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.