Lonitab 5 Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient	Minoxidil (5mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Dialkylarylamines
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
Action Class	Potassium channel opener
User Rating	4.4
User Reviews	559

FAQ

Who should not use Lonitab 5?

People who are allergic to Lonitab 5 or any of its ingredients should avoid using this medicine. Also, patients who have heart problems such as cardiogenic shock or left ventricular failure with low filling pressure or cardiac decompensation or have a build-up of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) should not use Lonitab 5. Additionally, patients taking medicines to treat erectile dysfunction (e.g., sildenafil, tadalafil, and vardenafil) or medicines to treat pulmonary hypertension (e.g., riociguat) should not use the medication. Your blood pressure may be affected if these medicines are taken with Lonitab 5 or if you have low blood volume.

What is Lonitab 5 and what is it used for?

Lonitab 5 belongs to a class of medicines known as potassium channel openers. It helps in relaxing blood vessels. Widening peripheral blood vessels will decrease blood pressure. This decreases the workload of the heart to pump the blood and helps in the treatment of certain hypertension cases.

How long does it take Lonitab 5 to start working?

Lonitab 5 starts working after about an hour of taking the medicine, but full benefits may be seen only after 7 days.

Can Lonitab 5 affect my sex life?

No, Lonitab 5 does not affect your sex life. However, it is not recommended to take medicines used to treat erectile dysfunction (e.g., sildenafil or tadalafil) or premature ejaculation (e.g., vardenafil or dapoxetine) while taking Lonitab 5. Taking them together can lead to a serious drop in your blood pressure.

Can I stop taking Lonitab 5?

No, you should not stop taking Lonitab 5 without speaking to your doctor first. If you stop Lonitab 5 suddenly, rebound hypertension may occur. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing any side effects.

For how long do I need to continue Lonitab 5?

Continue taking your medicine for as long as your doctor tells you. Lonitab 5 is generally prescribed for a long term. You may even need to take it for the rest of your life.

What if somebody accidentally takes excess of Lonitab 5?

He or she should be taken to the hospital immediately. The person may experience signs of low blood pressure, which include feeling weak or dizzy. He or she may also experience irregular or fast heart beat.

What if you forget to take Lonitab Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Lonitab 5, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

Lonitab 5 Tablet Reviews

Lonitab 5 is a vasodilator used in the treatment of certain hypertension cases. It is generally used as a second-line treatment when other antihypertensive medicines have not been effective or are not suitable for a patient. It relaxes and widens the blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily.

Lonitab 5 may be taken with or without food. Take it in the exact dose and duration for as long as your doctor has prescribed for maximum benefits. Do not stop taking the medicine until you have finished the complete course. The effects are lost if the medication is stopped.

Some common side effects of this medicine include low blood pressure, headache, excessive hair growth, weight gain, fast heart rate, low platelet count, decreased white blood cells, and ECG changes. While on treatment with this medicine, the doctor may advise regular monitoring of its effects and adjust the dosage as needed.

Lonitab 5 may not be suitable for everyone. To make sure it is safe for you, let the doctor know about all the other medications you are taking. Let the doctor also know if you have any preexisting medical conditions. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

How Lonitab 5 Tablet Works

Lonitab 5 belongs to the class of medicine known as potassium channel openers. It is an antihypertensive peripheral vasodilator. It works by opening adenosine triphosphate-sensitive potassium channels in vascular smooth muscle cells. This helps to dilate the arteries (blood vessels) to increase the blood flow and to decrease the blood pressure.

How to Use Lonitab 5 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lonitab 5 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Lonitab 5 Tablet

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure): Lonitab 5 helps lower blood pressure by relaxing and widening the blood vessels, reducing peripheral vascular resistance. It is particularly useful in certain cases of resistant hypertension when other antihypertensive medications do not work or are contraindicated.

Uses of Lonitab 5 Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Lonitab 5 Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^UNSAFE

Lonitab 5 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Lonitab 5 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lonitab 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjustment.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Lonitab 5 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lonitab 5.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Lonitab 5 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Lonitab 5 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

It may cause increased body hair growth. This is reversible within one to six months of stopping treatment.
Do not consume alcohol while taking Lonitab 5 as it may cause increased dizziness.
Do not stop taking Lonitab 5 suddenly without talking to your doctor.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform activity require mental focus until you know how Lonitab 5 affects you.
It can cause salt and water build up in your body. Monitor your weight regularly and inform your doctor if you gain weight, as this could indicate that your body is retaining too much fluid.

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