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research Diuretics
Diuretics help the body get rid of excess salt and water by acting on the kidneys in different ways.
research Spironolactone, a Classic Potassium-Sparing Diuretic, Reduces Survivin Expression and Chemosensitizes Cancer Cells to Non-DNA-Damaging Anticancer Drugs
Spironolactone may make some cancer treatments more effective by blocking a protein that helps cancer cells survive.
research Minoxidil for Control of Acute Blood Pressure Elevation in Chronically Hypertensive Children
Minoxidil, when used with a diuretic and β-blocking agent, can safely lower blood pressure in most children with severe hypertension due to kidney disease, with minimal side effects.
research Edematous Striae Distensae in a 14-Year-Old Girl with Nephrotic Syndrome
The girl's swelling and skin issues improved with fluid restriction and diuretics.
research Minoxidil in Resistant Hypertension
Minoxidil with propranolol and diuretics lowers blood pressure but causes fluid retention and hair growth.
research Self-Medication by Jockeys: Health Risks and Practices
Jockeys using diuretics without potassium supplements can face health problems.
research Long-Term Treatment of Refractory Hypertensive Patients With Minoxidil
Minoxidil controls blood pressure but may cause kidney damage and needs diuretics to prevent swelling.
research Usefulness of the Vasodilator Minoxidil in Resistant Hypertension
Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure in resistant cases, but needs beta-blocker and diuretic support.
research Renal Function During Long-Term Treatment of Hypertension with Minoxidil
Long-term use of minoxidil for high blood pressure can delay kidney failure in some patients and improve kidney function in others with severe hypertension.
research New-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Beginning as Class V Lupus Nephritis After COVID-19 Vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination may trigger lupus in some people.
research Floral Attractants in the Black Orchid Brasiliorchis Schunkeana: Clues for Presumed Sapromyophily and Potential Antimicrobial Activity
The black orchid Brasiliorchis schunkeana produces chemicals that attract certain insects and have potential antimicrobial properties.
research Pleural Effusion Induced by Systemic Consumption of Topical Minoxidil: A Rare Case Report
Topical minoxidil can rarely cause pleural effusion if ingested.
research An Overview of Incidence and Mechanisms Promoting Weight Gain as an Adverse Effect of Oral Minoxidil Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia
Oral minoxidil for hair loss can cause weight gain due to fluid retention.
research Diffuse Hair Loss: Could the Patient Have an Eating Disorder?
Eating disorders can cause hair loss in patients.
research Cellulite Severity Scale: Two Cases of Diffuse Hair Loss Due to Telogen Effluvium from Eating Disorders
Eating disorders can cause hair loss.
research The Use of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids: A Focus on Polypharmacy
Using high doses and multiple drugs with steroids is risky and should be prevented.
research Use of Spironolactone in Dermatology: Acne, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Hirsutism
Spironolactone is effective for acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, female hair loss, and hirsutism but is underused in dermatology.
research Spironolactone
Spironolactone helps reduce hospital visits and death from heart issues, lowers blood pressure, but has unclear effects on heart failure with normal heart pump function and can cause high potassium and breast enlargement in men.
research Spironolactone and Breast Cancer: Fear Not!
Spironolactone does not increase the risk of breast cancer recurrence.
research Platycladus Orientalis Leaves: A Systematic Review on Botany, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology
The leaves of Platycladus orientalis have potential health benefits but require more research for safety and understanding how they work.
research Rapid Blood Pressure Control With Minoxidil
Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure and initially increases plasma renin activity without raising aldosterone levels.
research Use of Spironolactone in Dermatology
Spironolactone is used in dermatology to treat skin conditions related to hormones, but is not safe for pregnant women or men.
research The Chemical and Pharmacological Research Progress on Fructus Malvae
Fructus Malvae may help with diabetes, tumors, and hair loss due to its various active compounds.
research Direct-Acting Vasodilators
Hydralazine and minoxidil are blood pressure medications that relax blood vessels, with potential side effects like rapid heartbeat and fluid retention, and are used for severe or pregnancy-related hypertension.
research A Comparison of Minoxidil and Hydralazine in Non-Azotemic Hypertensives
Minoxidil lowers blood pressure more effectively but has more side effects, so try hydralazine first.
research Further Errors in Polymorph Identification: Furosemide and Finasteride
Errors found in identifying furosemide and finasteride polymorphs due to incomplete data.
research Minoxidil in the Management of Intractable Hypertension
Minoxidil significantly lowers blood pressure in patients with hard-to-treat hypertension, but can cause fluid retention and excessive hair growth.
research Hypertension: Sex-Related Differences in Drug Treatment, Prevalence and Blood Pressure Control in Primary Care
Women experience more side effects and have worse blood pressure control from hypertension treatments than men, despite using different medications.
research Bicalutamide and the New Perspectives for Female Pattern Hair Loss Treatment: What Dermatologists Should Know
Bicalutamide, a drug with a good safety profile, is a promising new treatment for female pattern hair loss.