Drinking minoxidil lands human in ICU with shock and heart failure Minoxidil 9/14/2024
A person mistakenly drank an entire bottle of topical minoxidil, leading to ICU admission with shock and heart failure. The incident highlights the dangers of ingesting topical treatments and the importance of proper usage and dosage.
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