Loniten
Generic name:minoxidil [ min-OX-i-dil ]
Drug class:Vasodilators
The Loniten brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Loniten?
Loniten is a vasodilator that relaxes (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow.
Loniten is used to treat severely high blood pressure (hypertension) that is causing symptoms or damaging your vital organs. This medicine is usually given together with two other medicines to help prevent serious side effects.
Loniten tablets should not be used to promote scalp hair growth. Only the topical form of minoxidil (Rogaine) is recommended for that use.
Loniten may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Loniten if you have pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumor).
Loniten is usually given together with two other medicines to help prevent serious side effects. Use all medications as directed by your doctor.
Call your doctor at once if you have new or worsening chest pain, shortness of breath (even while lying down), pain when you breathe, or fast heartbeats.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Loniten if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland).
To make sure Loniten is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
congestive heart failure;
angina (chest pain), or if you have recently had a heart attack;
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
migraine headaches; or
epilepsy or other seizure disorder.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. However, a newborn baby could have excessive hair growth if the mother has taken Loniten during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Minoxidil can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
