Medicine Overview

Indication
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Adult Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Hypertension
Age: Adult
Dose: Oral – Initially 2 mg, may increase to 4 mg
Frequency: once daily
Duration: may increase after 3-4 weeks
Note: Maximum dose: 6 mg/day.
Indication: Hypertension
Age: Adult
Condition: Severe hepatic impairment
Dose: Oral
Note: Reduce dose.

Child Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Age: Pediatric
Dose: No approved pediatric dosage available
Note: No approved pediatric dosage available
Administration
  • Can take with/without food
  • Regular timing
Side Effect

Drug Interaction
Drug NameRisk Factors
Diuretics (Chlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Hydrochlorothiazide, Indapamide, Metolazone, Bumetanide, Ethacrynic acid, Furosemide, Torsemide, Amiloride, Eplerenone, Spironolactone, Triamterene), ACE Inhibitors (Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Ramipril, Benazepril, Fosinopril, Quinapril, Perindopril), Beta-blockers (Propranolol, Metoprolol, Atenolol, Bisoprolol, Carvedilol, Nadolol, Timolol, Sotalol)
Additive effect
Cimetidine
May increase plasma level

Disease Interaction
Disease NameRisk Factors
Within 1 month of MI
Risk of cardiac complications
Cardiogenic shock
Can worsen shock state

Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place, protect from light and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

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