Generic Loniten Minoxidil Tab A Drug Prescribed for Lowering High Blood Pressure Part 2
Generic Loniten must be used together with a diuretic in patients depending on renal function for maintaining salt and water balance.
Generic Loniten Drug Contraindications
Minoxidil should not be administered to patients having allergy to any component in Minoxidil. This drug also should not be used in patients having a tumor of the adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma).
Side Effects
Side effects are common with all drugs. Seek advice from your doctor if any of these most general side effects persevere or become annoying: changes in body hair; mild weight gain; excessive hair growth; nausea; vomiting. Some of the severe side effects induced by this drug use are severe allergic reactions; changes in hearing or vision; excessive, difficulty breathing; sudden weight gain; lightheadedness; fainting; increased chest, arm, or shoulder pain; pounding heartbeat; increased heart rate and swelling etc.
Drug Interactions
Some medications may cause negative impacts on your health if taken with Minoxidil such as Guanethidine. It may cause lightheadedness, particularly upon standing. Other drugs for high blood pressure, drugs interacting with alcohol (e.g., disulfiram, metronidazole) also should be avoided while taking Generic Loniten.
Other drugs that have not been listed here also cause interaction. You can know about them by asking your health care professional. You should not begin or stop any drug devoid of doctor or pharmacist agreement.
Precautions
Before using Minoxidil, you must inform your