Lonitab 5 Tablet (Minoxidil 5mg)

INTRODUCTION

LONITAB 5MG contains minoxidil which belongs to a group of medicine called vasodilators. Vasodilators are medications that helps open (dilate) blood vessels and affect the muscles in the walls of your arteries and veins thus preventing the muscles from tightening and the walls from narrowing. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It relaxes the muscles of your blood vessels and improves the blood flow around your body resulting in low blood pressure.

Take this medicine and your other blood pressure medications regularly and at the same times each day. Do not stop taking this medication without speaking to your doctor. It may take several days to a couple of weeks to get the full benefit of this medicine. Do not drive or operate any machine while taking this medicine since it may cause dizziness. If your condition, that your blood pressure remain high or increased inform your doctor. The dose for children 12 years and under will be decided by the doctor based on their weight.

USES OF LONITAB 5MG

Treat Hypertension (high blood pressure)

HOW LONITAB 5MG WORKS

LONITAB 5MG relaxes the muscles of your blood vessels and improves the blood flow around your body resulting in low blood pressure.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take LONITAB 5MG according to the dose and frequency as instructed by your doctor. This medicine must be taken with or after food. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

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SIDE EFFECTS OF LONITAB 5MG

SERIOUS
Fainting or dizziness
Puffy ankles or your rings get tight or you put on weight
Wheezing, breathless and tired
Angina (pain in your chest)
COMMON
Increase in heart rate, inflammation of the lining that surrounds the heart, abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG)
Increased hair growth, hair colour changes
Fluid accumulation around the heart, compression of the heart due to a buildup of fluid
Fluid retention
RARE
Decrease in white blood cells
Reduction in blood platelets
Inflammation and blistering of the skin, rash

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Dizziness:

Lie down and close your eyes. Drink plenty of water and keep hydrated. Reduce stress plus alcohol and tobacco intake. Get plenty of sleep.

Wheezing:

Gently tapping on the back, chest and breathing deeply. Warm and hot drinks can helps to loosen up the airways and relieve congestion.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY
LONITAB 5MG is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

BREASTFEEDING
LONITAB 5MG is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or operate any machine while taking this medicine since it may cause dizziness.

ALCOHOL
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with LONITAB 5MG.

KIDNEY
LONITAB 5MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from active kidney diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.

LIVER
LONITAB 5MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver function impairment or active liver diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.

ALLERGY
Do not take LONITAB 5MG if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Minoxidil or any other ingredients in this medicine.

HEART DISEASE
LONITAB 5MG is not recommended in patients with active heart diseases. Before taking, discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

INTERACTIONS

Talk to your doctor if you are taking guanethidine or betanidine.