Minoxidil
Loniten, Rogaine (minoxidil) is a small molecule pharmaceutical. Minoxidil was first approved as Loniten on 1982-01-01. It is used to treat alopecia and malignant hypertension in the USA. It is known to target ATP-sensitive inward rectifier potassium channel 11, ATP-sensitive inward rectifier potassium channel 8, and prostacyclin synthase.
Trade Name | Loniten, Rogaine |
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Common Name | Minoxidil |
Indication | alopecia, malignant hypertension |
Drug Class | Vasodilators (undefined group) |