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Hydrochlorothiazide
Pronounced: hye-droe-klor-oh-thye-a-zide
Other Name(s): HydroDiuril
Hydrochlorothiazide is used in the treatment of high blood pressure and other conditions that require the elimination of excess fluid (water) from the body. These conditions include congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, corticosteroid and estrogen therapy, and kidney disorders. When used for high blood pressure, Hydrochlorothiazide can be used alone or with other high blood pressure medications. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that prompts your body to produce and eliminate more urine, which helps lower blood pressure.
Dosage should be adjusted to each individual's needs. The smallest dose that is effective should be used.
ADULTS
Water Retention
The usual dose is 25 milligrams to 100 milligrams per day. Your doctor may tell you to take the drug in a single dose or to divide the total amount into more than one dose. Your doctor may put you on a day on, day off schedule or some other alternate day schedule to suit your needs.
High Blood Pressure
The usual dose is 25 milligrams as a single dose. Your doctor may increase the dose to 50 milligrams, as a single dose or divided into 2 doses. Dosages should be adjusted when used with other high blood pressure medications.
CHILDREN
Dosages for children should be adjusted according to weight, generally 0.5 to 1 milligram per pound of body weight in 1 or 2 doses per day. Infants under 2 years should not receive more than 37.5 milligrams per day, and children aged 2 to 12 should not get more than 100 milligrams a day. Infants under 6 months may need 1.5 milligrams per pound per day in 2 doses.
Under 2 years
Based on age and body weight, the daily dosage is 12.5 milligrams to 37.5 milligrams per day.
2 to 12 years
The daily dosage, based on body weight, is 37.5 milligrams to 100 milligrams.
Hydrochlorothiazide tablets come in strengths of 25, 50 and 100 milligrams. |
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