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minoxidil

/mɪˈnɒk.sɪ.dɪl/

Traduction: Médicament vasodilatateur principalement utilisé pour traiter l'hypertension sévère ; également connu sous la marque Rogaine pour le traitement de la calvitie masculine.

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/mɪˈnɒk.sɪ.dɪl/C2formalmedical
  • frMédicament vasodilatateur principalement utilisé pour traiter l'hypertension sévère ; également connu sous la marque Rogaine pour le traitement de la calvitie masculine.

A vasodilator medication primarily used to treat severe hypertension; it is also known under the brand name Rogaine for treating male pattern baldness.

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  1. Blood pressure medicationC1formalmedical

    A vasodilator medication used to treat severe hypertension by relaxing blood vessels.

    frMinoxidil (antihypertenseur)

    • The doctor prescribed minoxidil for his resistant high blood pressure.
    • Minoxidil is often used when other antihypertensives fail.
    • Patients taking minoxidil require regular monitoring of heart rate and fluid retention.

    Synonymesloniten

  2. Hair growth treatmentB2formalmedical

    A topical solution applied to the scalp to stimulate hair growth and treat male-pattern baldness.

    frMinoxidil

    • He applies minoxidil foam to his scalp every morning.
    • Minoxidil is one of the few FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.
    • Consistent use of minoxidil can slow down balding and promote regrowth.

    Synonymesrogaine