Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Hypertension |
Dose: Tablet – 150 mg/12.5 mg Frequency: once daily Note: initially; by mouth |
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Indication: Hypertension |
Dose: Tablet – up to 300 mg/25 mg Frequency: once daily Duration: after 1-2 weeks Note: if needed, may titrate up; by mouth |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: Child |
Dose: Tablet – Safety and efficacy not established |
Administration
- Take at same time daily
- Can take with/without food
Side Effect
- Hyperkalemia (19%)
- Chest pain (2%)
- Tachycardia (1%)
- Abnormal urination (2%)
- Musculoskeletal pain (6%)
- Flu-like syndrome (3%)
- Edema (3%)
- Tachycardia (1%)
- Chest pain (2%)
- Creatinine increased (1%)
- Increased BUN (2%)
- Dizziness (10%)
- URI (9%)
- Orthostatic hypotension (5%)
- Fatigue (4%)
- Diarrhea (3%)
- Dyspepsia (2%)
- Anorexia
- Epigastric distress
- Hypotension
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Photosensitivity
- Anaphylaxis
- Anemia
- Confusion
- Erythema multiforme
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Exfoliative dermatitis including toxic epidermal necrolysis
- Dizziness
- Hypokalemia and/or hypomagnesemia
- Hyperuricemia
- Headache
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Antihypertensive (Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Ramipril, Benazepril, Fosinopril, Quinapril, Perindopril, Losartan, Valsartan, Candesartan, Irbesartan, Telmisartan, Olmesartan, Propranolol, Metoprolol, Atenolol, Carvedilol, Bisoprolol, Nadolol, Amlodipine, Diltiazem, Verapamil, Nifedipine, Nicardipine, Hydrochlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Indapamide, Furosemide, Bumetanide, Torsemide, Spironolactone, Amiloride, Triamterene, Prazosin, Doxazosin, Terazosin, Clonidine, Methyldopa, Hydralazine, Minoxidil), Lithium, Potassium-sparing diuretics (Amiloride, Eplerenone, Spironolactone, Triamterene), K supplements, Salt substitutes containing K
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Interaction
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CNS depressants, Antidiabetics (Metformin, Glibenclamide, Glimepiride, Sitagliptin, Pioglitazone, Rosiglitazone, Empagliflozin), Cholestyramine & colestipol resins, Corticosteroids (Prednisone, Prednisolone, Methylprednisolone, Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone), ACTH, Digitalis glycosides, Antiarrhythmics (Amiodarone, Flecainide, Propafenone, Quinidine, Disopyramide, Procainamide), NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Diclofenac, Celecoxib, Meloxicam, Indomethacin, Piroxicam, Ketorolac), Tubocurarine, Antigout medications, Ca salts
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Interaction
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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No specific contraindications listed
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Monitor for general drug reactions
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Should be stored in cool and dry place
Data Sources
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