Compositions and methods of use for modified release minoxidil
AssigneeVeradermics Incorporated
InventorReid WALDMAN
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AssigneeVeradermics Incorporated
InventorReid WALDMAN
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The compositions and methods provided herein include a pharmaceutical formulation for oral administration comprising a daily dose of a modified release formulation of minoxidil or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical formulations for oral administration comprising a daily dose of a modified release formulation of minoxidil or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and one or more additional active agents. Also provided herein are methods of treating hair loss by administering to a subject in need thereof a daily dose of a modified release formulation of minoxidil or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Further provided herein is a kit including a slow modified release vehicle comprising oral minoxidil or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
A method of treating hair loss, comprising orally administering a daily dose of about 15-18 mg of minoxidil, or a molar equivalent amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to a patient in need thereof, wherein the daily dose of about 15-18 mg of the minoxidil or the molar equivalent amount of the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are administered in a dosage form that provides modified release of minoxidil or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the patient experiences reduced tachycardia while the dosage form is being administered to the patient as compared to the tachycardia that the patient would experience if a dosage form providing immediate release of a daily dose of about 15-18 mg of minoxidil were administered to the patient.
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