How much hydrochlorothiazide can I give my dog?
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The typical monotherapy dosage for hydrochlorothiazide in dogs is 2–4 mg/kg, PO, bid. When hydrochlorothiazide is added to furosemide, the initial dosage should be 2 mg/kg, PO, bid. The typical monotherapy dosage for hydrochlorothiazide in cats is 0.5–2 mg/kg, PO, once to twice daily.
What are the doses of triamterene?
Dosage of Triamterene
- Safety and efficacy not established.
- 1-2 mg/kg/day orally divided every 12 hours.
- Maximum dose: 3-4 mg/kg/day orally divided every 12 hours up to 300 mg/day.
Can maxzide be crushed?
If high blood pressure is not treated, it can cause serious problems such as heart failure, blood vessel disease, stroke, or kidney disease. Swallow the capsule whole. Do not break, crush, or chew it.
What happens if a dog takes hydrochlorothiazide?
With accidental ingestion of a diuretic medication, like hydrochlorothiazide, your pet is at risk for extreme dehydration and damage to critical organs. It is important to seek veterinary support immediately for rehydration with fluids.
Can I give my dog a human diuretic?
Your dog could also develop overdose after sampling their owner’s diuretics. Human diuretics work the same as canine diuretics but the doses are often far too high for dogs and in these cases, multiple doses are often consumed.
What type of diuretic is triamterene?
Triamterene is a type of diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from losing too much potassium. It reduces the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine, which helps lower the blood pressure . This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription .
What is the difference between spironolactone and triamterene?
Spironolactone is a steroid which competitively antagonises aldosterone in the distal renal tubule; triamterene and amiloride directly affect electrolyte transport in the distal tubule without antagonising aldo-sterone.
Is Maxzide a thiazide diuretic?
What is Maxzide? Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill). Triamterene is a potassium-sparing diuretic. Maxzide is a combination medicine that is used to treat fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure (hypertension).
Can zolpidem ER be crushed?
Since zolpidem works quickly, take it right before you get into bed. Do not take it with or after a meal because it will not work as quickly. Do not crush or chew extended-release tablets. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects.