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Minoxidil Tablets

Industrial Farmacéutica Cantabria, S.A. · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Minoxidil is a potassium channel opener that vasodilates blood vessels and may stimulate hair follicle growth through increased blood flow and prolongation of the anagen (growth) phase.

Minoxidil is a potassium channel opener that vasodilates blood vessels and may stimulate hair follicle growth through increased blood flow and prolongation of the anagen (growth) phase. Used for Androgenetic alopecia (male and female pattern hair loss), Alopecia areata.

At a glance

Generic nameMinoxidil Tablets
SponsorIndustrial Farmacéutica Cantabria, S.A.
Drug classPotassium channel opener; topical/systemic antialopecia agent
TargetATP-sensitive potassium channels (KATP); hair follicle growth pathways
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaDermatology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Minoxidil opens ATP-sensitive potassium channels in vascular smooth muscle, causing vasodilation and increased blood flow to hair follicles. It also directly stimulates hair follicle growth and extends the anagen phase of the hair growth cycle. The exact mechanism of action on hair follicles remains incompletely understood but involves both vascular and direct follicular effects.

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