Usual Adult Dose for Hypertension

Initial dose: 5 mg orally 2 times a day
Titration: The dose may be adjusted in increments of 10 mg per day every 3 to 4 weeks
Maximum dose: 60 mg per day

Comments:

• This drug may be taken with or without food.
• This drug may be given alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs.
• Antihypertensive response usually occurs within the first week of treatment.
• Maximal response may take 2 weeks or longer.

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

This drug is not recommended for use in children.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:

• This drug may be taken with or without food.

• This drug may be given alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs.
• Antihypertensive response usually occurs within the first week of treatment.
• Maximal response may take 2 weeks or longer.

• Both cardiac and thyroid function should be monitored in patients having, or suspected of developing, thyrotoxicosis.