Pharmacokinetic Studies of Minoxidil

May 1972 in “ Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics ”

Thomas Gottlieb, Richard F. Thomas, Charles A. Chidsey

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Studysummary Minoxidil quickly leaves blood, turns into urine metabolites, and has lasting blood pressure-lowering effects.

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