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Lonit 5mg Tablet 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.

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General Information

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Minoxidil (5mg)

Marketer

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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Product introduction

Lonit 5mg Tablet 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.

Lonit 5mg Tablet 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.

Uses of Lonit Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Lonit Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Lonit 5mg Tablet helps lower blood pressure by relaxing and widening the blood vessels, reducing peripheral vascular resistance. It is beneficial in certain cases of resistant hypertension when other antihypertensive medications do not work or are contraindicated.

Side effects of Lonit Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Lonit

Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth)
Weight gain
Tachycardia
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Headache
Decreased white blood cell count
ECG changes

How to use Lonit 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. Lonit 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Lonit Tablet works

Lonit 5mg Tablet 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 decrease the blood pressure.

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Quick tips

Lonit 5mg Tablet may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform activities that require mental focus until you know how Lonit 5mg Tablet affects you.
Do not consume alcohol while taking Lonit 5mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.
It can cause salt and water buildup 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.
It may cause increased body hair growth. This is reversible within one to six months of stopping treatment.
Do not stop taking Lonit 5mg Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lonit 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Lonit 5mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Lonit 5mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

CAUTION

Lonit 5mg Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to changes in blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Lonit 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjustment.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Lonit 5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Lonit with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Baclofen (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, nausea, fatigue, confusion, cold or clammy skin, shallow breathing or rapid pulse and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Methylphenidate (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your blood pressure closely. Methylphenidate may reduce efficacy of Minoxidil.

Moderate

Bortezomib (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor blood pressure and adjust the dose, if required.

Moderate

Selegiline (Oral Route)

Do not consume Selegiline with Minoxidil. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your blood pressure closely. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Hydralazine (Injection Route)

Monitor your blood pressure regularly and talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Your doctor may adjust the dose if required.

Frequently asked questions

What is Lonit 5mg Tablet, and what is it used for?

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

Can I stop taking Lonit 5mg Tablet when my condition improves?

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

How long does it take Lonit 5mg Tablet to start working?

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

For how long do I need to continue Lonit 5mg Tablet?

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

What if somebody accidentally takes an excess of Lonit 5mg Tablet?

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 heartbeat.

Who should not use Lonit 5mg Tablet?

People who are allergic to Lonit 5mg Tablet 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 Lonit 5mg Tablet. 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 Lonit 5mg Tablet or if you have low blood volume.

Can Lonit 5mg Tablet affect my sex life?

No, Lonit 5mg Tablet 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 Lonit 5mg Tablet. Taking them together can lead to a serious drop in your blood pressure.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Dialkylarylamines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Potassium Channel Openers (KCOs)

Related lab tests

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References

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Address: Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Lonit Tablet

Benefits of Lonit Tablet

Side effects of Lonit Tablet

How to use Lonit Tablet

How Lonit Tablet works

All substitutes for Lonit 5mg Tablet

Lonitab 5 Tablet

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Minoxil 5 Tablet

Brintop 5mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Baclofen (Oral Route)

Methylphenidate (Oral Route)

Bortezomib (Injection Route)

Selegiline (Oral Route)

Hydralazine (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Lonit 5mg Tablet, and what is it used for?

Can I stop taking Lonit 5mg Tablet when my condition improves?

How long does it take Lonit 5mg Tablet to start working?

For how long do I need to continue Lonit 5mg Tablet?

What if somebody accidentally takes an excess of Lonit 5mg Tablet?

Who should not use Lonit 5mg Tablet?

Can Lonit 5mg Tablet affect my sex life?

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Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Kidney Function Test

References

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