Minoxidil

Minoxidil
A space filling model of the molecule.
Clinical data
Trade namesLoniten, Rogaine, others
Other names2,4-Diamino-6-piperidinopyrimidine 3-oxide
AHFS/Drugs.comMonograph
MedlinePlusa682608
License data
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Routes of
administration
By mouth, topical
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Pharmacokinetic data
MetabolismPrimarily liver
Elimination half-life4.2 h
ExcretionKidney
Identifiers
  • 3-hydroxy-2-imino-6-piperidin-1-ylpyrimidin-4-amine
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PDB ligand
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ECHA InfoCard100.048.959 Edit this at Wikidata
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC9H15N5O
Molar mass209.253 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
Melting point248 °C (478 °F)
Solubility in water<1
  • Nc1cc(nc(N)[n+]1[O-])N2CCCCC2
  • InChI=1S/C9H15N5O/c10-7-6-8(12-9(11)14(7)15)13-4-2-1-3-5-13/h6H,1-5,10H2,(H2,11,12) ☒N
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Minoxidil is a medication used for the treatment of high blood pressure and pattern hair loss.[5][6][7] It is an antihypertensive and a vasodilator.[10] It is available as a generic medication by prescription in oral tablet form and over the counter as a topical liquid or foam.[8][9][11][12]

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