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Hydrochlorothiazide
Indications and Dosage
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Oedema
Oedema
Adult: 25-100 mg daily in 1-2 divided dose. Dose may be administered on alternate days or on 3-5 days each week. Max: 200 mg daily.
Child: 1-2 mg/kg daily as single or in 2 divided doses. <6 months 3 mg/kg daily in 2 divided doses. <2 years Max: 37.5 mg daily. 2-12 years Max: 100 mg daily.
Elderly: >65 years Initially, 12.5 mg daily, titrate as necessary in increments of 12.5 mg.
Child: 1-2 mg/kg daily as single or in 2 divided doses. <6 months 3 mg/kg daily in 2 divided doses. <2 years Max: 37.5 mg daily. 2-12 years Max: 100 mg daily.
Elderly: >65 years Initially, 12.5 mg daily, titrate as necessary in increments of 12.5 mg.
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Hypertension
Adult: Initially, 12.5 mg daily, may be increased up to 50 mg daily as necessary, either alone or with other antihypertensives. Dosage is individualised and may be titrated according to patient condition. Max: 100 mg daily.
Child: 1-2 mg/kg daily as single or in 2 divided doses. <6 months 3 mg/kg daily in 2 divided doses. <2 years Max: 37.5 mg daily. 2-12 years Max: 100 mg daily.
Elderly: >65 years Initially, 12.5 mg daily, titrate as necessary in increments of 12.5 mg.
Child: 1-2 mg/kg daily as single or in 2 divided doses. <6 months 3 mg/kg daily in 2 divided doses. <2 years Max: 37.5 mg daily. 2-12 years Max: 100 mg daily.
Elderly: >65 years Initially, 12.5 mg daily, titrate as necessary in increments of 12.5 mg.
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