Minoxidil

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Alopecia
Hypertension, Malignant

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Minoxidil Cautionary Labels

Uses of Minoxidil

Updated: July 27, 2017

Minoxidil is used in the treatment of:

Alopecia
Hypertension, Malignant

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Minoxidil Brand Names

Minoxidil may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Minoxidil Drug Class

Minoxidil is part of the drug class:

Pyrimidine derivatives

Minoxidil Interactions

This is not a complete list of Minoxidildrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Minoxidil and Pregnancy

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Minoxidil falls into category C:

In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.

There are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. Minoxidil should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.

No studies have been done in animals, and no well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. Minoxidil should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.