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Record 1 2010-09-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
38304-91-5
CAS number
C9H15N5O
formula, see observation
DEF

A potent, long-acting orally effective vasodilator, acting primarly on arterioles, used as an antihypertensive.

OBS

Minoxidil is also applied topically [(to a particular part of the body)] in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia.

OBS

Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Loniten.

OBS

Chemical formula: C9H15N5O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
38304-91-5
CAS number
C9H15N5O
formula, see observation
DEF

Médicament vasodilatateur utilisé dans le traitement de l'hypertension artérielle et en applications locales dans l'alopécie androgénique.

OBS

Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Loniten.

OBS

Formule chimique : C9H15N5O

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
38304-91-5
CAS number
C9H15N5O
formula, see observation
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