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Minoxidil

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Definition: 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)     
Pharmacological Action Antihypertensive Agents; Vasodilator Agents 		Other names Minoxidil Pfizer Brand; U 10858; Rogaine; Regaine; Pfizer Brand of Minoxidil; LonitenDrugs* : MINODYL; MEN'S ROGAINE; MINOXIDIL (FOR WOMEN); ROGAINE EXTRA STRENGTH (FOR MEN); MINOXIDIL; ROGAINE (FOR WOMEN); THEROXIDIL; ROGAINE (FOR MEN); LONITEN; MINOXIDIL (FOR MEN); MINOXIDIL EXTRA STRENGTH (FOR MEN)
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
minoxidil sulfate ester  83701-22-8   Minoxidil/*analogs & derivatives. Drug Metab Dispos 1983;11(5):507

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