| Drug Name: | Minoxidil |
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| Drug Class: | Vasodilator |
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| Mechanism of Action: | - Directly relaxes vascular smooth muscle, leading to vasodilation
- Increases blood flow to hair follicles
- Stimulates hair growth
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| Use: | - Treatment of androgenetic alopecia (male and female pattern baldness)
- May also be used for hypertension (oral formulation)
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| Side Effects: | - Local irritation and itching of the scalp
- Increased hair growth on other parts of the body
- Low blood pressure (oral formulation)
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| Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to minoxidil
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Severe cardiovascular disease (oral formulation)
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