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Minoxytop Tablet 2.5mg
- salt : Minoxidil
- 1 Strip : 10 Tabs
- Strength : 2.5mg
- Manufacture : Healing Pharna
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- Description
- Additional Information
- Usage
- Side Effects
- Safety Precautions
- Directions for Use
- Benefits
- FAQ
Product introduction
Minoxytop Tablet is a vasodilator used in the treatment of certain hypertension cases. It is generally used as a second-line treatment when other antihypertensive medicines have not been effective or are not suitable for a patient. It relaxes and widens the blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily.
Minoxytop Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it in the exact dose and duration for as long as your doctor has prescribed for maximum benefits. Do not stop taking the medicine until you have finished the complete course. The effects are lost if the medication is stopped.
Some common side effects of this medicine include low blood pressure, headache, excessive hair growth, weight gain, fast heart rate, low platelet count, decreased white blood cells, and ECG changes. While on treatment with this medicine, the doctor may advise regular monitoring of its effects and adjust the dosage as needed.
Minoxytop Tablet may not be suitable for everyone. To make sure it is safe for you, let the doctor know about all the other medications you are taking. Let the doctor also know if you have any preexisting medical conditions. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
How Minoxytop Tablet works
Minoxytop 2.5mg Tablet belongs to the class of medicine known as potassium channel openers. It is an antihypertensive peripheral vasodilator. It works by opening adenosine triphosphate-sensitive potassium channels in vascular smooth muscle cells. This helps to dilate the arteries (blood vessels) to increase the blood flow and decrease the blood pressure.
Quick tips
- Minoxytop Tablet may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform activities that require mental focus until you know how Minoxytop Tablet affects you.
- Do not consume alcohol while taking Minoxytop Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.
- It can cause salt and water buildup in your body. Monitor your weight regularly and inform your doctor if you gain weight, as this could indicate that your body is retaining too much fluid.
- It may cause increased body hair growth. This is reversible within one to six months of stopping treatment.
- Do not stop taking Minoxytop Tablet suddenly without talking to your
Additional information
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Uses of Minoxytop Tablet
- Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Side effects of Minoxytop Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Minoxytop
- Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth)
- Weight gain
- Tachycardia
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Headache
- Decreased white blood cell count
- ECG changes
Safety advice
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Minoxytop Tablet.
Pregnancy
Minoxytop Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
Minoxytop Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
Minoxytop Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
Minoxytop Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Minoxytop Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjustment.
Liver
There is limited information available on the use of Minoxytop 2.5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Children
Valif Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.
How to use Minoxytop Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Minoxytop Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Minoxytop Tablet
In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Minoxytop Tablet helps lower blood pressure by relaxing and widening the blood vessels, reducing peripheral vascular resistance. It is beneficial in certain cases of resistant hypertension when other antihypertensive medications do not work or are contraindicated.
FAQs
What is Minoxytop Tablet, and what is it used for?
Minoxytop Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as potassium channel openers. It helps relax blood vessels. Widening peripheral blood vessels will decrease blood pressure. This decreases the workload of the heart to pump blood and helps in the treatment of certain hypertension cases.
Can I stop taking Minoxytop Tablet when my condition improves?
No, you should not stop taking Minoxytop Tablet without speaking to your doctor first. If you stop Minoxytop Tablet suddenly, rebound hypertension may occur. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing any side effects.
How long does it take Minoxytop Tablet to start working?
Minoxytop Tablet starts working after about an hour of taking the medicine, but full benefits may be seen only after 7 days.
For how long do I need to continue Minoxytop Tablet?
Continue taking your medicine for as long as your doctor tells you. Minoxytop Tablet is generally prescribed for the long term. You may even need to take it for the rest of your life.
