Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Hypertension Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral - 5-10 mg Frequency: once daily Note: increase to 20 mg once daily if necessary. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Age: Pediatric |
Dose: Tablet – No approved dosage available Note: No approved pediatric dosage available |
Administration
- Take regularly at the same time each day
- Can be taken with or without food
Side Effect
- Dizziness
- flushing
- headache
- hypotension
- peripheral oedema
- tachycardia
- palpitations
- GI disturbances
- increased micturition frequency
- lethargy
- eye pain
- depression
- ischaemic chest pain
- cerebral or myocardial ischaemia
- transient blindness
- rashes
- fever
- abnormal liver function
- gingival hyperplasia
- myalgia
- tremor
- impotence
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
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Other 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), aldesleukin, Antipsychotics (Haloperidol, Risperidone, Quetiapine, Olanzapine, Clozapine, Aripiprazole) that cause hypotension
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Interactions mentioned but specific effects not detailed
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Insulin
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May modify insulin and glucose responses
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
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Cardiogenic Shock
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Risk of cardiovascular collapse
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Recent MI/Unstable Angina
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Risk of cardiac complications
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store below 30°C, protected from light and moisture. Keep away from reach out of the children.
Data Sources
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