DRUG SUPPLIED DOSE COMMENTS
METOLAZONE (Paeds)
(Zaroxolyn)

Mechanism of action:

Thiazide diuretic



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Last update: 2022-07-06
tablet: 2.5 mg
suspension (BCCH): 1 mg/mL
Children:
0.1-0.2 mg/kg/dose PO once daily-BID.
Maximum: 10 mg BID.

Adult:
5-20 mg PO once daily
Concurrent administration of metolazone and furosemide significantly potentiates the diuretic effects of furosemide.

More effective than thiazide diuretics in impaired renal function; may be effective in GFRs as low as 20 mL/min.

Onset of action 1 hour.


Standard Prescription:

metolazone__mg PO__(frequency) (__mg/kg/24hr)