Table IV.
Agent | Usual Total Daily Dose Range, mg | Frequency Per Day |
---|---|---|
ACE inhibitors | ||
Benazepril | 20–40 | 1–2 |
Captopril | 25–150 | 2–3 |
Enalapril | 10–40 | 1–2 |
Fosinopril | 20–40 | 1–2 |
Lisinopril | 20–40 | 1 |
Moexipril | 7.5–30 | 1–2 |
Perindopril | 4–8 | 1–2 |
Quinapril | 20–80 | 1–2 |
Ramipril | 2.5–20 | 1–2 |
Trandolapril | 2–4 | 1 |
ARBs | ||
Candesartan | 16–32 | 1 |
Eprosartan | 400–800 | 1–2 |
Irbesartan | 150–300 | 1 |
Losartan | 50–100 | 1–2 |
Olmesartan | 20–40 | 1 |
Telmisartan | 40–80 | 1 |
Valsartan | 80–320 | 1 |
Abbreviations: ACE, angiotensin converting enzyme; ARB, angiotensin receptor blocker. With permission from the National Kidney Foundation. 37