Lonitab-5 Tablet is an antihypertensive vasodilator that is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension is a condition in which blood pressure is elevated persistently in the arteries. Symptoms of high blood pressure include headache, dizziness, nose bleed, changes in vision, chest pain, weakness and dyspnoea (shortness of breath). However, most of the time, the signs and symptoms of hypertension are none.

Lonitab-5 Tablet contains Minoxidil, a potassium channel opener. It dilates (widens) the blood vessels to promote blood flow, thus reducing high blood pressure.

Use Lonitab-5 Tablet as suggested by your doctor. Common side effects of Lonitab-5 Tablet include dizziness, breast pain/tenderness, increased heartbeat, fluid retention (oedema), nausea, and vomiting. These side effects do not require any medical attention and usually resolve with time. If you notice any other symptoms that are unmanageable, please consult your doctor for further advice.

Let your doctor know if you have a history of pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumour), kidney diseases, pulmonary hypertension, congestive heart failure, angina or chest pain, a recent heart attack, asthma, migraine, and seizures (fits). Lonitab-5 Tablet may make you dizzy, affecting your ability to drive or operate machinery; hence, drive only when you are alert. Alcohol may worsen dizziness; hence, please avoid or limit its consumption while being treated with Lonitab-5 Tablet . Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Lonitab-5 Tablet .

Lonitab-5 Tablet is an antihypertensive vasodilator that treats hypertension (high blood pressure). It opens the potassium channels and widens the blood vessels to promote blood flow. This vasodilation process aids in reducing high blood pressure. 

• Dizziness

• Breast pain/tenderness

• Increased heartbeat

• Fluid retention (oedema)

• Nausea

• Vomiting 

Inform your doctor if you have a history of pheochromocytoma, heart problems, lung diseases, asthma, migraine, fits, liver, and kidney diseases. If you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before starting Lonitab-5 Tablet . Lonitab-5 Tablet may make you dizzy, affecting your ability to drive or operate machinery; hence drive only when you are alert. Alcohol may worsen dizziness; hence please avoid or limit its consumption while being treated with Lonitab-5 Tablet . Lonitab-5 Tablet should be used in children below 12 years only when prescribed by a doctor.

• Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week or about 30 minutes.

• Limit sodium chloride intake (table salt) in your daily diet.

• Quit smoking to lower the risk of heart diseases. 

• Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress.

• Monitor your blood pressure daily, and if you notice any fluctuations frequently, please contact your doctor immediately.

• Try including heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid-containing foods in your daily diet.