Minoxidil Minoxidil Kirkland Original

Minoxidil is a vasodilator, antihypertensive cosmetic product for hair growth stimulation. When applied topically, it also slows down or stops hair loss and stimulates new hair growth[1]. Currently, it is widely used precisely for the second indication for the prevention of androgenetic alopecia. Minoxidil is used for a long time on an ongoing basis to maintain existing hair follicles and stimulate the growth of new follicles [2]. Kopexil is a minoxidil derivative with no piperidine substituent. Minoxidil Chemical structure image Chemical structure image Chemical compound IUPAC 6-(1-Piperidinyl)-2,4-pyrimidinediamine-3-oxide Molecular formula C9H15N5O Molar mass 209.251 g/mol CAS 38304-91-5 PubChem 4201 DrugBank DB00350 Composition ATC classification C02DC01 Pharmacokinetics Metabolism Primary hepatic half-life 4.2 hours Excretion Renal Dosage Forms Solution, foam, tablets, spray Routes of administration Oral / Topical Other names Rogaine, Kirkland Signature, Minoxidilmax, Equate, Genhair, Newton-Everett