Guanadrel Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: 10 mg; 25 mg
Usual Adult Dose for:
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Usual Adult Dose for Hypertension
Initial dose: 10 mg/day orally in 1 to 2 divided doses.
Maintenance dose: 20 to 75 mg/day orally in 2 to 4 divided doses.
Renal Dose Adjustments
CrCl < 30 mL/min: Initial dose: 5 mg orally once every other day.
CrCl 30-60 mL/min: Initial dose: 5 mg orally once a day.
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Dose Adjustments
Dose adjustments can be made weekly or monthly until blood pressure is controlled. With long-term therapy, some tolerance may occur and the dose may need to be increased.
Dialysis
Data not available
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