Dosage intensity for the 10 most commonly prescribed antihypertensive drugs
DRUG | N0. OF PATIENTS | AVERAGE DAILY DOSE, MG | UPPER LIMIT, MG | INDEX OF INTENSITY* |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ramipril | 198 | 9.7 | 10 | 0.97 |
Hydrochlorothiazide | 165 | 19.2 | 25 | 0.77 |
Metoprolol | 102 | 141.9 | 200 | 0.71 |
Amlodipine | 88 | 8.1 | 10 | 0.81 |
Furosemide | 65 | 55.7 | 80 | 0.70 |
Nifedipine | 55 | 41.5 | 60 | 0.69 |
Atenolol | 53 | 66.0 | 100 | 0.66 |
Lisinopril | 47 | 23.2 | 40 | 0.58 |
Enalapril | 47 | 19.5 | 40 | 0.49 |
Losartan | 41 | 73.8 | 100 | 0.74 |