[Massive pericardial effusion following minoxidil].
Minoxidil is a potent antihypertensive which is reserved for severe cases. A 58-year-old man admitted for evaluation of progressive dyspnea and peripheral edema had been taking Minoxidil, Normiten and Lasix for severe hypertension. Echocardiography disclosed a massive pericardial effusion but there were no signs of tamponade. Discontinuation of Minoxidil resulted in complete clearance of the pericardial fluid within 3 months. Awareness of this potentially fatal side-effect of Minoxidil is mandatory.
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D004452:Echocardiography; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008914:Minoxidil / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis
D008914:Minoxidil