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MeSH Heading: Minoxidil
Tree Number(s): D03.383.621.493; D03.383.742.418
Unique ID: D008914
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008914
Scope Note: A potent direct-acting peripheral vasodilator (VASODILATOR AGENTS) that reduces peripheral resistance and produces a fall in BLOOD PRESSURE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p371)
Entry Term(s): Loniten; Regaine; Rogaine; U 10858
Pharm Action: Antihypertensive Agents
Vasodilator Agents
Related Numbers: 38304-91-5
CAS Type 1 Name: 2,4-Pyrimidinediamine, 6-(1-piperidinyl)-, 3-oxide
NLM Classification #: QV 150
Previous Indexing: Antihypertensive Agents (1966-1971); Piperidines (1966-1971); Pyrimidines (1966-1971)
Public MeSH Note: 86; was see under PYRIMIDINES 1975-85
History Note: 86(72); was see under PYRIMIDINES 1975-85, was Prov 1972-74
Date Established: 1986/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2017/05/24

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