Lonitab
Developed to mitigate severe high blood pressure to support blood flow and alleviate ventricular strain.
- 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
- Severe Refractory 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
developed to mitigate severe high blood pressure to support blood flow and alleviate ventricular strain.
Mechanism of action
Induces direct relaxation of peripheral vascular smooth muscle, primarily arteriolar, lowering total systemic resistance.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Avoid unless potential benefits justify risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.