Polythiazide Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: 1 mg; 2 mg; 4 mg
Usual Adult Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Edema
Initial dose: 1 mg orally once a day.
Usual Adult Dose for Hypertension
Initial dose: 1 mg orally once a day.
Renal Dose Adjustments
CrCl < 25 mL/min: Not recommended.
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Dose Adjustments
The dose may be titrated as necessary once a week.
Precautions
Polythiazide is not recommended for patients with liver disease.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
The maximum dose is 4 mg per day.
Periodic monitoring of electrolytes is recommended, particularly in elderly patients and in patients receiving a high dose.
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