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Minoxidil

Medical Definition:	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. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p371)
Also Called:	U 10858,Loniten
CAS Type 1 Name:	CAS Number:	38304-91-5
Previously Indexed:	Antihypertensive Agents (1966-1971),Piperidines (1966-1971),Pyrimidines (1966-1971)

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