Definition of "minoxidil" [minoxidil]

• A vasodilator, C9H15N5O, administered orally for the treatment of hypertension and used topically to promote the regrowth of hair in male pattern baldness. (noun)

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• "Rarely, even (for a commentary, see Hampton, 1996). adverse events can be exploited as new indications, Unlike more orthodox studies, mega-trials do and the hair-growing properties of the antihyper - not attempt to control for large numbers of con - tensive drug called minoxidil is a famous example. founding variables."
• "One of these is called minoxidil which operates, so it is thought, by increasing the blood supply to the hair follicle."
• "Other mice received saline shots or minoxidil, the active ingredient in Rogaine."