.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.C_CardiovascularSystem.C02D_ArteriolarSmoothMuscleAgentsActingOn.C02DC01_Minoxidil.Minoxidil

Information

Minoxidil is a direct vasodilator primarily used to treat severe hypertension that is resistant to other treatments. It is also available as a topical preparation for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (pattern hair loss). Minoxidil is approved for use in many countries both as an antihypertensive (oral) and for hair regrowth (topical).

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetic profile in healthy adult subjects following oral administration.

References

1. Dong, W, et al., & Sung, CT (2024). Injectable Minoxidil for Hair Loss Disorders: A Systematic Review. Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD 23(12) 1084–1088. DOI:10.36849/jdd.8301 PUBMED:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39630673

Revisions

• 06/2025 initial generated model