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Composition FOR Mintop 2.5mg Tablet

Minoxidil(2.5mg)

food interaction for Mintop Tablet

alcohol interaction for Mintop Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Mintop Tablet

lactation interaction for Mintop Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Mintop Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
None
CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Mintop Tablet.
UNSAFE
Mintop Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mintop Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Mintop 2.5mg Tablet

Minoxidil(2.5mg)

Mintop tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).

How mintop tablet works

Mintop Tablet belongs to the class of medicine known as potassium channel openers. It is an antihypertensive peripheral vasodilator. It works by opening adenosine triphosphate-sensitive potassium channels in vascular smooth muscle cells. This helps to dilate the arteries (blood vessels) to increase the blood flow and to decrease the blood pressure.

Common side effects of mintop tablet

Hypotension (low blood pressure), Headache, Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth), Weight gain, Tachycardia, Decreased white blood cell count, ECG changes

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Expert advice FOR Mintop Tablet

  • It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform activity require mental focus until you know how Minoxidil affects you.
  • Do not consume alcohol while taking Minoxidil as it may cause increased dizziness.
  • It can cause salt and water build up in your body. Monitor your weight regularly and inform your doctor if you gain weight, as this could indicate that your body is retaining too much fluid.
  • It may cause increased body hair growth. This is reversible within one to six months of stopping treatment.
  • Do not stop taking Minoxidil suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Frequently asked questions FOR Mintop 2.5mg Tablet

Minoxidil

Q. What is Mintop Tablet and what is it used for?
Mintop Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as potassium channel openers. It helps in relaxing blood vessels. Widening peripheral blood vessels will decrease blood pressure. This decreases the workload of the heart to pump the blood and helps in the treatment of certain hypertension cases.
Q. Can I stop taking Mintop Tablet?
No, you should not stop taking Mintop Tablet without speaking to your doctor first. If you stop Mintop Tablet suddenly, rebound hypertension may occur. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing any side effects.
Q. How long does it take Mintop Tablet to start working?
Mintop Tablet starts working after about an hour of taking the medicine, but full benefits may be seen only after 7 days.
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Q. For how long do I need to continue Mintop Tablet?
Continue taking your medicine for as long as your doctor tells you. Mintop Tablet is generally prescribed for a long term. You may even need to take it for the rest of your life.
Q. What if somebody accidentally takes excess of Mintop Tablet?
He or she should be taken to the hospital immediately. The person may experience signs of low blood pressure, which include feeling weak or dizzy. He or she may also experience irregular or fast heart beat.
Q. Who should not use Mintop Tablet?
People who are allergic to Mintop Tablet or any of its ingredients should avoid using this medicine. Also, patients who have heart problems such as cardiogenic shock or left ventricular failure with low filling pressure or cardiac decompensation or have a build-up of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) should not use Mintop Tablet. Additionally, patients taking medicines to treat erectile dysfunction (e.g., sildenafil, tadalafil, and vardenafil) or medicines to treat pulmonary hypertension (e.g., riociguat) should not use the medication. Your blood pressure may be affected if these medicines are taken with Mintop Tablet or if you have low blood volume.
Q. Can Mintop Tablet affect my sex life?
No, Mintop Tablet does not affect your sex life. However, it is not recommended to take medicines used to treat erectile dysfunction (e.g., sildenafil or tadalafil) or premature ejaculation (e.g., vardenafil or dapoxetine) while taking Mintop Tablet. Taking them together can lead to a serious drop in your blood pressure.

Content on this page was last updated on 20 June, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)