NDATOPICALSOLUTION
Approved
Nov 1997
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
5
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
ROGAINE EXTRA STRENGTH (FOR MEN) (minoxidil) by Design Pharmaceuticals is clinical pharmacology 1. First approved in 1997.
Drug data last refreshed 2d ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
Rogaine Extra Strength for Men is a topical minoxidil 5% solution used to treat androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness) in men. It works as a peripheral vasodilator that enhances microcirculatory blood flow to hair follicles, stimulating hair growth and slowing hair loss. The mechanism involves reduced peripheral vascular resistance leading to improved blood supply to affected scalp areas.
LOE Approaching
Product nearing loss of exclusivity with stable competitive pressure (score: 30/100), signaling transition from growth to maintenance team structure and potential portfolio rebalancing.
Mechanism of Action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 1. General Pharmacologic Properties Minoxidil is an orally effective direct acting peripheral vasodilator that reduces elevated systolic and diastolic blood pressure by decreasing peripheral vascular resistance. Microcirculatory blood flow in animals is enhanced or maintained…
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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