Minoxidil

Drug CategoryDrugIHD Dosing

Administration Timing Around HD Session

Cardiovascular Medications (Misc.)Minoxidil2.5-80mg PO in 1-2 divided dosesAdminister Post-HD

Molecular Weight    (Da)

Excreted Unchanged (%)Normal Half-Life (Hours)ESRD Half-Life (Hours)Plasma Protein Binding (%)Volume of Distribution (L/kg)Dialytic Plasma Clearance (ml/min)% Dialyzed
20915-202.8-4.2Unchanged02-3N/ALikely (N/A)

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