Hypertension

Active Ingredient: Hydrochlorothiazide

Indication for Hydrochlorothiazide

Population group: only infants (40 days - 1 year old) , children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)
Therapeutic intent: Adjunct - intent

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

12.5-50 mg once daily

For:

Dosage regimens

Oral, between 12.5 milligrams hydrochlorothiazide and 50 milligrams hydrochlorothiazide, once daily.

Detailed description

Take 12,5 mg to 25 mg daily in conjunction with an antihypertensive medicine. Dosage should be adjusted according to patients response but it should not exceed 50 mg daily.

The dosage should not be higher than necessary to achieve the desired effect.

Prolonged treatment may result in potassium ion loss. Potassium supplements may be necessary.

2.5 mg/kg body weight daily in 2 divided doses

For:

Dosage regimens

Oral, 2.5 milligrams hydrochlorothiazide per kilogram of body weight, divided daily, 2 doses in total.

Detailed description

The dosage is determined according to body weight. A suggested initial dose for children is 2.5 mg per Kg body weight daily in 2 divided doses.

1-3 mg/kg body weight daily in 2 doses

For:

Dosage regimens

In case that patient age in months is ≤ 6, oral, between 1 milligrams hydrochlorothiazide per kilogram of body weight and 3 milligrams hydrochlorothiazide per kilogram of body weight, divided daily.

Active ingredient

Hydrochlorothiazide

Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic with antihypertensive properties. It acts by inhibiting the renal tubular re-absorption of sodium and chloride ions, which are excreted with an accompanying volume of water. Potassium excretion is also promoted.

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