Look up: minoxidil

1. minoxidil
   [n] - a vasodilator (trade name Loniten) used to treat severe hypertension
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2. minoxidil
   <chemical> A potent direct-acting peripheral vasodilator that reduces peripheral resistance and produces a fall in blood pressure. It is given by mouth in the treatment of severe hypertension unresponsive to other therapy. It is also used topically in the treatment of male-pattern baldness. .....
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3. minoxidil
   Loniten noun 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
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4. minoxidil
   (mĭ-nok´sĭ-dil) a potent, long-acting vasodilator, acting primarily on arterioles; administered orally as an antihypertensive agent and topically in treatment of androgenetic alopecia.
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5. minoxidil
   (from the article `baldness`) ...of the scalp where hair is still growing to areas where it is not—e.g., from the back to the front of the head. The second treatment consists of ...
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6. Minoxidil
   Minoxidil is the generic name of the brand name drug Rogain. Rogain is manufactured by Upjohn and is FDA approved for the treatment hair loss. Minoxidil is available in the form of a topical lotion with varying strength from 2% to 5%. Minoxidil was the first drug to be approved by the FDA for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia.
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7. Minoxidil
   Topical minoxidil (Rogaine®) is used in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia, investigationally for alopecia areata.
   Found on http://www.skincareguide.ca/glossary/m/m
   
   
8. Minoxidil
   A pharmaceutical compound that was originally used as an anti-hypertensive medication. Approved for use to treat hair loss under the name Rogaine, Minoxidil is believed to stimulate hair growth by opening the potassium channels in the follicle.
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9. Minoxidil
   A prescription medication taken orally for the treatment of high blood pressure and used topically to retard hair loss and/ or encourage hair growth. Generic name for Rogaine .
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10. Minoxidil
    `Minoxidil` (trade names `Rogaine`, `Regaine`, `Avacor`, `Loniten` (orally), `Spectral.UHP` and `Mintop` among others ) is an antihypertensive vasodilator medication which also slows or stops hair loss and promotes hair regrowth. Now off-patent, it is available over the counter for treatment of andr...
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