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Definitions for minoxidil
mɪˈnɒk sɪˌdɪlmi·nox·i·dil
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Princeton's WordNet
minoxidil, Loniten, Rogainenoun
a vasodilator (trade name Loniten) used to treat severe hypertension; one side effect is hirsutism so it is also sold (trade name Rogaine) as a treatment for male-patterned baldness
Wiktionary
minoxidilnoun
The name of a compound used orally as a vasodilator to treat hypertension and topically to reverse baldness.
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minoxidil
Minoxidil is a medication primarily used to help treat male-pattern baldness and hair loss in women. It is an over-the-counter drug that is most commonly used topically, in the form of a liquid or foam that is applied to the scalp. Minoxidil works by creating an ideal growth environment for your existing hair follicles. It was originally developed as an oral medication for high blood pressure, but it was found to have the side effect of excessive hair growth. Therefore, it was reformulated for local application to stimulate hair growth on the scalp.
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Minoxidil
Minoxidil is an antihypertensive vasodilator medication. It also slows or stops hair loss and promotes hair regrowth. Now off-patent, it is available over-the-counter for the treatment of androgenic alopecia. Now it is widely used for the prevention and hair re-growing both in male and female pattern baldness. Minoxidil must be used indefinitely for continued support of existing hair follicles and the maintenance of any experienced hair regrowth. It is marketed under many trade names, including Avacor Physician's Formulation, Kirkland, Loniten, Mintop, Amexidil, Rogaine or Regaine, Spectral.DNC, and Vanarex. Kopexil is a derivative of minoxidil missing the piperidine substituent.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Minoxidil
A potent direct-acting peripheral vasodilator (VASODILATOR AGENTS) that reduces peripheral resistance and produces a fall in BLOOD PRESSURE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p371)
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of minoxidil in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of minoxidil in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of minoxidil in a Sentence
Propolis is a natural ingredient without any side effects, a combination of propolis and minoxidil may be [very] effective.
I think from a medication safety standpoint you always have to have the lights on, read the bottle to confirm the medicine you want to take and use the correct measuring device, like a syringe that will say 5 ccs or 10 ccs as opposed to a teaspoon or tablespoon from the kitchen, it really doesn’t matter if it’s minoxidil (or another drug).
It really doesn’t matter if it’s minoxidil (or another drug).
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