Bepridil Dosage
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Usual Adult Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis
Initial dose: 200 mg orally once a day.
Maintenance dose: 300-400 mg orally once a day.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Because bepridil is primarily eliminated by the liver, the initial dosage may need to be adjusted in patients with liver disease.
Dose Adjustments
The dosage may be adjusted upward after 10 days. Dosage adjustments may be needed for patients with impaired hepatic or renal function.
Dosage adjustments should be made cautiously in patients with a history of heart failure.
Precautions
Use with caution in patients with sinus bradycardia < 50 beats/min.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Most patients respond to the 300 mg dose. The maximum daily dose is 400 mg.
