Hypertension Formulary Dosages Flashcards
Amlodipine (Norvasc)
Starting: 2.5mg
Max: 10mg
Frequency: 1 daily
Atenolol (Tenormin)
Starting: 25mg
Max: 100 mg
Frequency: 1 daily
Benazepril (Lotensin)
Starting: 10mg
Max: 40mg
Frequency: 1 or 2
Clonidine (Catapres)
PO:
0.1-0.2mg BID-TID
Max: 2.4 mg/day
Patch:
0.1mg, 0.2mg, 0.3mg per 24 hours
Carvedilol (Coreg)
Starting: 6.25mg/dose
Max: 50mg
Frequency: 2
Enalapril (Vasotec)
Starting: 5 mg
Max: 40mg
Frequency: 1 or 2
Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)
Starting: 12.5mg
Max: 50mg
Frequency: 1
Labetalol (Trandate)
Starting: 100mg/dose
Max: 800mg
Frequency: 2
Lisinopril (Zestril)
Starting: 10mg
Max: 40mg
Frequency: 1
Losartan (Cozaar)
Starting: 50mg
Max: 100mg
Frequency: 1 or 2
Metoprolol succinate (Toprol XL)
Starting: 25mg
Max: 400mg
Frequency: 1
Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor)
Starting: 50 mg/dose
Max: 450mg
Frequency: 2
Nifedipine (Procardia)
Starting: 30mg/dose
Max: 120mg
Frequency: 1
Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Starting: 12.5mg
Max: 100mg
Frequency: 1 or 2
Valsartan (Diovan)
Starting: 80mg
Max: 320mg
Frequency: 1
Hyzaar (Losartan + Hydrochlorothiazide)
L 50mg / H 12.5mg
L 100mg/ H 12.5mg
Max: L 100mg/ H 25mg
Lotrel (Amlodipine + Benazepril)
A 2.5mg / B 10mg
Max: A 10mg/ B 40mg
Maxzide (HCTZ + Triamterine)
H 25mg / T 37.5mg (1 to 2 daily)
H 25mg/ T 50mg (1 to 2 daily)
H 50mg/ T 75mg (1 daily)
Zestoretic (Lisinopril + HCTZ)
Initial: L 10mg/ H 12.5 mg OR L 20mg/ H 12.5 mg
Max: L 80mg/ H 50mg
