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Treatment
CCB—
dihydropyridines
Amlodipine 2.5–10 1
Felodipine 2.5–10 1
Isradipine 5–10 2
Nicardipine SR 60–120 2
Nifedipine LA 30–90 1
Nisoldipine 17–34 1
CCB—
nondihydropyridines
Diltiazem ER 120–360 1
Verapamil IR 120–360 3
Verapamil SR 120–360 1 or 2
Verapamil-delayed onset
ER
100–300 1 (in the
evening )
Seondary agents
Diuretics— loop Bumetanide 0.5–2 2
Furosemide 20–80 2
Torsemide 5–10 1
Diuretics—
potassium sparing
Amiloride 5–10 1 or 2
Triamterene 50–100 1 or 2
Diuretics—
aldosterone
antagonists
Eplerenone 50–100 1 or 2
Spironolactone 25–100 1
Beta blockers—
cardioselective
Atenolol 25–100 2
Betaxolol 5–20 1
Bisoprolol 2.5–10 1
Metoprolol tartrate 100–200 2
Metoprolol succinate 50–200 1
Table 14. Oral Antihypertensive Drugs (cont'd)
Class Drug
Usual Dose,
Range (mg/d)
a
Daily
Frequency
