Hydroflumethiazide
Overview
Hydroflumethiazide is a diuretic. It increases urination. Hydroflumethiazide is used in hypertention to lower the high blood pressure and also to treat fluid overload.
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Hydroflumethiazide's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 0.357 to 2.857 mg/kg | 1.6 (1.607) | 24 hourly | PO | Maintenance, As Required |
| 12.5 mg | 12 (12.5) | As recommended. | PO | Initially for Once. For Hypertension |
| 25 to 50 mg | 38 (37.5) | 24 hourly | PO | For oedema. |
| 25 to 100 mg | 62 (62.5) | 24 hourly | PO | Initially given & reduce for maintanance. |
| 50 to 100 mg | 75 (75) | 24 hourly | PO | On Alternate days. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 1 mg/kg | 1 (1) | 24 hourly | Oral | - |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| 1 mg/kg | 1 (1) | 24 hourly | Oral | - |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Hydroflumethiazide
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Manufacturers of
Hydroflumethiazide
in Pakistan
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