The name of a compound used orally as a vasodilator to treat hypertension and topically to reverse baldness
{i} oral drug that causes dilation of blood vessels used for the treatment of hypertension
a vasodilator (trade name Loniten) used to treat severe hypertension; one side effect is hirsutism so it is also sold (trade name Rogaine) as a treatment for male-patterned baldness