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2.5mg
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10mg
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A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.
Your doctor may prescribe Loniten to treat hypertension that is symptomatic or associated with damage to organs. The patient must have tried at least two other blood pressure medications at medication dosage before being prescribed Loniten.
Loniten works by vasodilating (relaxing) the peripheral arteries. These include arteries located in the arms and legs. The relaxation of these arteries causes a significant reduction in blood pressure.
High blood pressure is a long-term condition where the blood vessels that lead to and from the heart have too much fluid pressure. Left untreated, this can damage organs and lead to conditions like a heart attack or stroke.
Fact Table |
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Formula |
C9H15N5O |
License |
US FDA |
Bioavailability |
1% to 4% |
Legal status |
US: OTC / Rx-only |
Chemical Name |
Minoxidil |
Elimination half-life |
4.2 h |
Dosage (Strength) |
2.5mg, 10mg |
Pregnancy |
No known risks |
Brands |
Regaine, Loniten, Keeps |
Protein binding |
No Binding |
PubChem CID |
4201 |
MedlinePlus |
a682608 |
ChEBI |
6942 |
ATC code |
C02DC01 |
DrugBank |
DB00350 |
KEGG |
D00418 |
Routes of administration |
By mouth, topical |
Once you have gotten your prescription and buy Loniten online, the starting dosage is 5 mg by mouth once daily. The dosage can be increased to 100 mg per day, but dosages of 10-40 mg are typically the most effective.
The active ingredient in Loniten is minoxidil.
The drug is available as Loniten tablets 2.5 mg or 10 mg.
Before starting on Loniten medication, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking the following:
This drug is not used first-line because of the potential or serious side effects.
Your doctor should monitor your fluid status and electrolytes while on this medication.
Tell your doctor if you have a history of kidney or liver problems before starting this drug.
Common side effects may include:
Loniten [package insert]. New York, NY: Pfizer; 2005.