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Cardio 1st line meds
name, dose, out, frequency and maximum dose
| Drug Generic | Initial Dose | Route and Frequency | Maximum daily dose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captopril | 25mg | PO TID | 150mg |
| Enalapril | 5mg | PO daily or BID | 40mg |
| Lisinopril | 10mg | PO daily | 40mg |
| Ramipril | 2.5mg | PO daily or BID | 20mg |
| Candsartan | 4mg | PO daily | 32mg |
| Irbesartan | 75mg | PO daily | 300mg |
| Losartan | 50mg | PO daily or BID | 100mg |
| Valsartan | 40-80mg | PO daily or BID | 320mg |
| Amlodipine | 2.5mg | PO daily | 10mg |
| Nifedipine ER | 30mg | PO daily or BID | 120mg |
| Diltiazem | 120mg | PO daily | 360mg |
| Verapamil | 120mg | PO daily | 480mg |
| Chlorthalidone | 12.5mg | PO daily | 12.5-25mg |
| HCTZ | 12.5-25mg | PO daily | 25-50mg |
| Indapamide | 1.25mg | PO daily | 1.25-2.5mg |