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Drug Information
Indiacation
& Dosage
Oral
MILD TO MODERATE HYPERTENSION: Start with 5-20mg once daily. May be
increased upto daily max of 40mg given in 1 or 2 doses. In liver disease:
reduce dose to 5-10mg daily.
Action
Action predominantly in the peripheral blood vessels causing vasodilatation and reduction in blood pressure. Less effect on coronary vessels. Duration of action longer than with nifedipine. Both systolic and diastolic pressures are lowered.
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