Thalitone 25mg
Thalitone 25mg is one of 3 strengths in which Thalitone (Chlorthalidone) is supplied. The full range is 15mg, 25mg, 50mg. This page covers what the 25mg strength is used for and how it fits into typical dosing.
Forms and dosages
Thalitone is supplied as oral tablets in 15, 25 and 50mg strengths. Hypertension typically starts at 12.5–25mg daily, with most patients managed at 25mg or below. Doses up to 50mg may be used for oedema. The drug is taken in the morning to limit night-time urination. The very long elimination half-life means alternate-day dosing is practical for some patients.
Indications
Thalitone is approved for hypertension and oedema in heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis or nephrotic syndrome. According to current US hypertension guidelines, chlorthalidone is the preferred thiazide-class agent based on cardiovascular outcome trials. Lower doses (12.5–25mg) are recommended where possible to minimise metabolic side effects while preserving most of the blood-pressure benefit.
All strengths
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