Loniten (Minoxidil)

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Example: If you find a product on Canada Drugs Direct for $50.00 and find the same product for $40.00 at another mail order pharmacy, we will provide you with a $12.50 discount, bringing your total to $37.50.

To get the discount please make sure to mention the price match to the customer service team when they call to collect payment for your order. Or call toll free at 1-888-904-8467 to place the order through the phone.

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  • Price match can only be issued over the phone with our customer service team. Please note at this time we cannot offer price matching for the products Ozempic or Saxenda.
What is a Generic Drug?

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.

Description

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

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

Directions

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.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Loniten is minoxidil.

The drug is available as Loniten tablets 2.5 mg or 10 mg.

Interactions

Before starting on Loniten medication, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking the following:

  • Amlodipine
  • Amphetamine
  • Atenolol
  • Bisoprolol
  • Candesartan
  • Carvedilol
  • Chlorthalidone
  • Cocaine
  • Dexmethylphenidate
  • Dextroamphetamine
  • Epoprostenol
  • Guanethidine
  • Hydrochlorothiazide
  • Isosorbide
  • Lisinopril
  • Losartan
  • Methylphenidate
  • Metoprolol
  • Nadolol
  • Nitroglycerin
  • Oxymetazoline
  • Propranolol
  • Sildenafil
  • Tadalafil
  • Tranylcypromine
  • Vardenafil

Cautions

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.

Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

  • Angina
  • Bullous rash
  • Cardiac tamponade
  • Contact dermatitis
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • Edema
  • Erythema
  • Headache
  • Heart failure
  • Hypotension
  • Leukopenia
  • Nausea
  • Pericardial effusion
  • Pericarditis
  • Peripheral edema
  • Pruritus
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Sodium retention
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Vomiting

References

Loniten [package insert]. New York, NY: Pfizer; 2005.



IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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