Loniten: meaning, definitions and examples

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Loniten

 

[ หˆlษ’nษชtษ›n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical term

Loniten, also known as minoxidil, is a medication primarily used to treat high blood pressure. It acts as a vasodilator, helping to relax blood vessels, which improves blood flow and reduces the workload on the heart. Originally developed for hypertension, minoxidil has also gained popularity for its use in hair regrowth treatments, particularly in the form of topical solutions. The medication is usually used in conjunction with other antihypertensive agents to achieve optimal blood pressure control.

Synonyms

minoxidil, vasodilator

Examples of usage

  • The doctor prescribed Loniten for my hypertension.
  • Loniten helped manage my high blood pressure effectively.
  • Patients may experience some side effects when taking Loniten.
  • Loniten is sometimes used off-label for treating hair loss.

Translations

Translations of the word "Loniten" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Loniten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‹เคจเคฟเคŸเฅ‡เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Loniten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Loniten

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะ›ะพะฝั–ั‚ะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Loniten

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒญใƒ‹ใƒ†ใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Loniten

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Loniten

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Loniten

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋กœ๋‹ˆํ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูˆู†ุชูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Loniten

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Loniten

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆด›ๅฐผๅฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Loniten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Loniten

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะ›ะพะฝั–ั‚ะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒขแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Loniten

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Loniten

Etymology

The name 'Loniten' is derived from its active ingredient, minoxidil, which was first introduced in the 1970s. Minoxidil was initially discovered as an anti-ulcer medication, but researchers quickly realized its potential in controlling hypertension due to its powerful vasodilating properties. The development of minoxidil marked a significant advancement in the treatment of high blood pressure, particularly for patients who did not respond well to conventional therapies. Over time, the use of minoxidil shifted, and it became popular as a topical treatment for hair loss, leading to the brand names and formulations that are widely recognized today. The name Loniten itself was created to identify the specific formulation of minoxidil used for treating hypertension, emphasizing its efficacy in lowering blood pressure and promoting better cardiovascular health.