DILMINOX 5MG TABLET

Introduction:

Dilminox 5mg Tablet contains minoxidil. It is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Uncontrolled blood pressure can cause heart failure, blindness, kidney failure, and heart attacks. This medicine should not be used if your high blood pressure is caused due to Pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland) or if you are allergic to the ingredients of this medication. 

Talk to your physician if you have heart problems, kidney problems, intolerance to some sugars, or if you are undergoing hemodialysis or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Do not stop taking Dilminox 5mg Tablet without consulting your physician. If your physician suggests you a low salt diet, follow it carefully. If you have any blood tests or an ECG (assess the electrical activity of your heart), remind your physician that you are taking this medicine, as it can change the results.

Uses of Dilminox 5mg Tablet:

• Hypertension

How Dilminox 5mg Tablet works:

Dilminox 5mg Tablet works by enlarging and relaxing certain small blood vessels so that the blood flows through the vessels more easily.

Interactions with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

• Keep Dilminox 5mg Tablet out of sight and reach of children. 
• Store below 25°C.

References:

1. Goodman & Gilman’s, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Treatment of myocardial ischemia and hypertension, 12th edition, 2011, 781 - 782.
2. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Antihypertensive drugs, 7th edition, 2013, 567.
3. Pfizer limited, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [Revised on June 2020] [ Accessed on 28th July 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.4295.pdf
4. Pfizer, US Food and Drug Administration, [Revised on Jan 2015] [ Accessed on 28th July 2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2015/018154s026lbl.pdf

How to use Dilminox 5mg Tablet:

Take Dilminox 5mg Tablet in a dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the tablets whole with water. Do not crush or chew the tablets.

Safety advice:

Pregnancy:

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking Dilminox 5mg Tablet. 

Breastfeeding:

Dilminox 5mg Tablet is not recommended for breastfeeding women as it passes into breast milk. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking this medicine. 

Kidney:

You need to tell your doctor if you have any kidney disorders or if you are undergoing hemodialysis before taking Dilminox 5mg Tablet.

Driving: 

Dilminox 5mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy or faint. Avoid driving if you are unwell.

Others:

• Talk to your doctor if you have heart problems or intolerance to some sugars before taking Dilminox 5mg Tablet.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious:

• Feeling faint, or dizzy especially when you stand up
• Puffy ankles, weight gain
• Wheezing, chest pain

Common:

• Increased heart rate
• Abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG)
• Increased hair growth, changes in hair color
• Lining that surrounds the heart becomes inflamed
• Fluid buildup around the heart