Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Absorption is variable

Distribution: Unknown

Metabolism and Excretion: Excreted mainly unchanged by the kidneys

Half-life: 8 hr

TIME/ACTION PROFILE (diuretic effect†)

ROUTE	ONSET	PEAK	DURATION
PO	1 hr	2 hr	12–24 hr

†Full antihypertensive effect may take days–weeks

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