Indications And Dose
Essential hypertension ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: Initially 10 mg once daily; maintenance 20–40 mg daily in up to 2 divided doses; maximum 80 mg per day ▶Elderly: Initially 2.5 mg once daily; maintenance 20–40 mg daily in up to 2 divided doses; maximum 80 mg per day Essential hypertension if used in addition to diuretic ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: Initially 2.5 mg once daily; maintenance 20–40 mg daily in up to 2 divided doses; maximum 80 mg per day Heart failure (adjunct) (under close medical supervision) ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: Initially 2.5 mg daily, increased if tolerated to 10–20 mg daily in 1–2 divided doses, doses to be increased gradually; maximum 40 mg per day
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