About The Medical Condition Minoxidil
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Minoxidil?
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)
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