Tm 5: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Tm 5 Benefits & Uses

Tm 5 is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Tm 5 Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Tm 5 Related Warnings

Is the use of Tm 5 safe for pregnant women?

Tm 5 shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Tm 5 safe during breastfeeding?

Tm 5 should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Tm 5 on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Tm 5 on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Tm 5 on the Liver?

Information about safety of Tm 5 for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Tm 5 on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Tm 5 on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Tm 5 with Other Drugs

Tm 5 should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Chlorpheniramine,Codeine

Paracetamol,Codeine

Alprazolam

Amoxapine

Amitriptyline

Betamethasone

Tm 5 Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tm 5 unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Failure
Pulmonary Hypertension
Angina

Frequently asked Questions about Tm 5

Is this Tm 5 habit forming or addictive?

Tm 5 is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Tm 5. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Tm 5 only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Tm 5 is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Tm 5 Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tm 5

Taking Tm 5 with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Tm 5

Consuming Tm 5 with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Tm 5

Question about 5 years ago

Can I use Tm 5 for frontal hair loss?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Tm 5 may be used for frontal hair loss but it gives much better results if the drug is used on the upper head or crown.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I use Tm 5 for telogen effluvium (temporary thinning of due to stress)?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Tm 5 might be used for telogen effluvium (temporary hair thinning mostly on the top of the scalp). Tm 5 is only approved for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia and you are advised to consult with a doctor first before using this drug for telogen effluvium.

Question about 4 years ago

Is Tm 5 safe to use?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Tm 5 is safe to use, if applied in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug at therapeutic doses such as irritation and burning sensation of the skin. If you experience above-mentioned side after using this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 4 years ago

How does Tm 5 work?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Tm 5 contains minoxidil which is a vasodilator and it works by causing dilation of blood vessels which reduces the blood pressure. For hair loss, it is presumed that Tm 5 works by directly stimulating the resting hair follicles and increasing blood flow in the skin of the applied area which promotes hair follicles growth.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I use Tm 5 without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, Tm 5 is a prescription drug, so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 567

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Loniten® (minoxidil)