Intravascular and Interstitial Fluid Dynamics in Rats Treated with Minoxidil

March 1990 in “ Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology ”

Eduardo Sanz, J.M. López Novoa, Manuel Linares, Enzo Digiuni, Carlos Caramelo

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TLDR Minoxidil affects rat fluid dynamics, altering pressure and circulation, improving blood flow and hair growth.

The use of minoxidil in rats was found to affect fluid dynamics, particularly in regulating interstitial pressure and potentially impacting circulation. Minoxidil treatment resulted in changes in sodium retention and reduced renal response to volume expansion. It also caused a temporary increase in interstitial fluid pressure that could lead to edema accumulation. Minoxidil improved blood flow and hair growth in rats by increasing capillary permeability and interstitial fluid pressure. However, the exact mechanism is not fully understood and more research is needed.

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19 citations, March 1990 in “Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology”

Minoxidil affects rat fluid dynamics, altering pressure and circulation, improving blood flow and hair growth.