Minokem 1.25mg Tablet
Manufacturer:
alkem laboratories ltd
Salt Composition: Minoxidil (1.25mg)
Action Class: Potassium Channel Openers (KCOs)
Uses
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
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Product Description
Minokem 1.25mg Tablet is a vasodilator used in the treatment of certain hypertension cases. It is generally used as a second-line treatment when other antihypertensive medicines have not been effective or are not suitable for a patient. It relaxes and widens the blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily. Minokem 1.25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it in the exact dose and duration for as long as your doctor has prescribed for maximum benefits. Do not stop taking the medicine until you have finished the complete course. The effects are lost if the medication is stopped.Some common side effects of this medicine include low blood pressure, headache, excessive hair growth, weight gain, fast heart rate, low platelet count, decreased white blood cells, and ECG changes. While on treatment with this medicine, the doctor may advise regular monitoring of its effects and adjust the dosage as needed.Minokem 1.25mg Tablet may not be suitable for everyone. To make sure it is safe for you, let the doctor know about all the other medications you are taking. Let the doctor also know if you have any preexisting medical conditions. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Key Benefits
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)Minokem 1.25mg Tablet helps lower blood pressure by relaxing and widening the blood vessels, reducing peripheral vascular resistance. It is beneficial in certain cases of resistant hypertension when other antihypertensive medications do not work or are contraindicated.
Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common Side Effects :
Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth)
Weight gain
Tachycardia
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Headache
Decreased white blood cell count
ECG changes
Common Side Effects :
Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth)
Weight gain
Tachycardia
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Headache
Decreased white blood cell count
ECG changes
How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Minokem 1.25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How It Works
Minokem 1.25mg 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 decrease the blood pressure.
Alternate Brands
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Safety Information & Precautions
Alcohol:
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Minokem 1.25mg Tablet.
Pregnancy:
Minokem 1.25mg 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.
Breastfeeding:
Minokem 1.25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:
Minokem 1.25mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:
Minokem 1.25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Minokem 1.25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjustment.
Liver:
There is limited information available on the use of Minokem 1.25mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Minokem 1.25mg Tablet.
Pregnancy:
Minokem 1.25mg 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.
Breastfeeding:
Minokem 1.25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:
Minokem 1.25mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:
Minokem 1.25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Minokem 1.25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjustment.
Liver:
There is limited information available on the use of Minokem 1.25mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
Minokem 1.25mg Tablet may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform activities that require mental focus until you know how Minokem 1.25mg Tablet affects you.
Do not consume alcohol while taking Minokem 1.25mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.
It can cause salt and water buildup 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 Minokem 1.25mg Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Do not consume alcohol while taking Minokem 1.25mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.
It can cause salt and water buildup 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 Minokem 1.25mg Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Minokem 1.25mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
