40
Blood Pressure Management
Table 13. FDA-Approved Drugs for Treatment of Hypertension
(cont'd)
Class Drug
Usual Dose,
Range (mg/d)*
Alternative agents
CCB
Nondihydropyridines
Diltiazem ER 120–360
Verapamil IR 120–360
Verapamil SR 120–360
Verapamil-delayed
onset ER
100–300
Diuretics
Loop
Bumetanide 0.5–2
Furosemide 20–80
Torsemide 5–10
Diuretics
Potassium-sparing
Amiloride 5–10
Triamterene 50–100
Diuretics
Aldosterone antagonists
Eplerenone 50–100
Spironolactone 25–100
Beta blockers
Cardioselective
Atenolol 25–100
Betaxolol 5–20
Bisoprolol 2.5–10
Metoprolol tartrate 100–200
Metoprolol succinate 50–200
