SHALTOP LTN

Overview

SHALTOP LTN is composed of: MINOXIDIL (3.0 %W/V), TRETINOIN (0.025 %W/V)

Minoxidil is a vasodilator that relaxes (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow. Minoxidil is used to treat severe high blood pressure (hypertension) that is causing symptoms or damaging your vital organs. Minoxidil is usually given together with two other medicines to help prevent serious side effects.

Usage

MINOXIDIL is generally used to treat: Hypertension

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Precautions for SHALTOP LTN and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease, a heart attack, pheochromocytoma, or kidney disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, lightheadedness or changes in vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption.

Symptoms of Overdosage

MINOXIDIL over-dosage can result in: Dizziness, Fainting

Common Side-Effects

MINOXIDIL : Lightheadedness

Serious Side-Effects

MINOXIDIL : Irregular Heartbeat, Ankles Swelling, Fatigue (tiredness), Weight Gain

Rare Side-Effects

MINOXIDIL : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching, Face Swelling

Technical Classification

MINOXIDIL is categorized as: VASODILATORS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Available Alternatives for SHALTOP LTN

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

SHALTOP LTN

INR 146 for 50 ML LOTION

MINOXIDIL 3.0 %W/V, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/V

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

HAIRMAX FORTE SOLN	INR 584 for 60 ML SOLUTION	MINOXIDIL 5.0 %W/V, HYDROCORTISONE 0.01 %W/V, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/V
MINOKEM N 2% LTN	INR 332 for 60 ML SOLUTION	ALCOHOL 65 %V/V, MINOXIDIL 2 %W/V, AZELAIC ACID 1.5 %W/V, TRETINOIN 0.01 %W/V
MINOKEM N 2% SOLN	INR 365 for 60 ML SOLUTION	MINOXIDIL 2.0 %W/V, AZELAIC ACID 1.5 %W/V, TRETINOIN 0.01 %W/V
SHALTOP A SOLN	INR 216 for 60 ML SOLUTION	MINOXIDIL 2.0 %W/V, AZELAIC ACID 1.5 %W/V, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/V
TRIGAINE FORTE LTN	INR 567 for 30 ML LOTION	MINOXIDIL 12.5 %W/V, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/V, HYDROCORTISONE 0.01 %W/V
TRIGAINE SOLN	INR 339 for 60 ML SOLUTION	MINOXIDIL 2.0 %W/V, AZELAIC ACID 1.5 %W/V, TRETINOIN 0.025 %W/V