Microzide 25mg
Microzide 25mg is one of 3 strengths in which Microzide (Hydrochlorothiazide) is supplied. The full range is 12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg. This page covers what the 25mg strength is used for and how it fits into typical dosing.
Forms and dosages
HCTZ is supplied as oral tablets (and as Microzide-branded capsules) in 12.5mg, 25mg and 50mg strengths. Hypertension is typically initiated at 12.5–25mg once daily, occasionally titrated to 50mg. Oedema in heart failure or cirrhosis may use 25–100mg daily in divided doses. Take in the morning to limit night-time urination. Tablets can be taken with or without food.
Indications
Microzide is approved for hypertension (alone or in combination), oedema in heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis or nephrotic syndrome, and certain renal calcium-handling disorders. According to current hypertension guidelines, HCTZ is one of four first-line antihypertensive classes alongside ACE inhibitors, ARBs and calcium channel blockers, and is particularly useful in older adults and as combination therapy.
All strengths
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