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Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
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Prescription drug

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MINOXIDIL-5MG
ORAL
Not Returnable
Apr-24
Prescription drug
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Country of origin

India
Other Info - MIN0525

FAQs

Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's is a vasodilator that widens the blood vessels promoting blood flow. This process helps the blood flow easily, lowering the high blood pressure.
Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's is indicated for people who suffer from high blood pressure, face symptoms of damage to vital organs, and for those who had no results with other medicines or experienced disturbing side effects.
Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's can cause weight gain. You may weigh extra 2-3 pounds at the beginning of the treatment, which may be gradually reduced during the course. Maintain a well-balanced meal, limit salt intake, and exercise regularly to slow down the process of weight gain.
Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's may cause the fine body hair to grow thicker and longer. This can be bothersome in women and children when the body hair grows on the face, back, arms, and legs. You can control unwanted hair by using a hair removal product or shaving. This extra hair is temporary and disappears within one to six months after the treatment is stopped.
Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's is meant for the treatment of high blood pressure. Hence, please do not use Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's for scalp hair or beard growth.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent the worsening of side effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's is a pregnancy category C drug and is not recommended to use during pregnancy since it may affect the foetus. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's passes into the breast milk. Please consult the doctor before using Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's if you are a nursing mother.

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Driving

Caution

Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's may cause dizziness and affect your ability to drive and operate machines. Do not drive until you are focused and mentally alert while undergoing treatment with Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment before using Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's.

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Children

Caution

Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's is recommended for use in children under 12 years of age only with a doctor's advice. Your doctor will decide the dosage based on the child's age and weight.

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Reference

  1. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/minoxidil.html
  2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2015/018154s026lbl.pdf
  3. https://labeling.pfizer.com/ShowLabeling.aspx?id=2199&Section=PPI

About Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's

Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's is an antihypertensive vasodilator that is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension is a condition in which blood pressure is elevated persistently in the arteries. Symptoms of high blood pressure include headache, dizziness, nose bleed, changes in vision, chest pain, weakness and dyspnoea (shortness of breath). However, most of the time, the signs and symptoms of hypertension are none.

Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's contains Minoxidil, a potassium channel opener. It dilates (widens) the blood vessels to promote blood flow, thus reducing high blood pressure.

Use Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's as suggested by your doctor. Common side effects of Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's include dizziness, breast pain/tenderness, increased heartbeat, fluid retention (oedema), nausea, and vomiting. These side effects do not require any medical attention and usually resolve with time. If you notice any other symptoms that are unmanageable, please consult your doctor for further advice.

Let your doctor know if you have a history of pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumour), kidney diseases, pulmonary hypertension, congestive heart failure, angina or chest pain, a recent heart attack, asthma, migraine, and seizures (fits). Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's may make you dizzy, affecting your ability to drive or operate machinery; hence drive only when you are alert. Alcohol may worsen dizziness; hence please avoid or limit its consumption while being treated with Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's. 

Uses of Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's

Hypertension.

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Medicinal Benefits

Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's is an antihypertensive vasodilator that treats hypertension (high blood pressure). It opens the potassium channels and widens the blood vessels to promote blood flow. This vasodilation process aids in reducing high blood pressure. 

Directions for Use

Swallow Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's as a whole with a glass of water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's

  • Dizziness
  • Breast pain/tenderness
  • Increased heartbeat
  • Fluid retention (oedema)
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting 

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you have a history of pheochromocytoma, heart problems, lung diseases, asthma, migraine, fits, liver, and kidney diseases. If you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before starting Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's. Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's may make you dizzy, affecting your ability to drive or operate machinery; hence drive only when you are alert. Alcohol may worsen dizziness; hence please avoid or limit its consumption while being treated with Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's. Minoxitreat-5 mg Tablet 10's should be used in children below 12 years only when prescribed by a doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MinoxidilTizanidine
Severe
MinoxidilGuanethidine
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • GUANETHIDINE
  • TADALAFIL

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

Monitor your blood pressure levels regularly. Keep a check on your heart function using an electrocardiogram or ECG.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week or about 30 minutes.
  • Limit sodium chloride intake (table salt) in your daily diet.
  • Quit smoking to lower the risk of heart diseases. 
  • Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress.
  • Monitor your blood pressure daily, and if you notice any fluctuations frequently, please contact your doctor immediately.
  • Try including heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid-containing foods in your daily diet.