Microzide is the commercial name for Sodium hydrochlorothiazide, a generic name. The
medicine class is thiazides, and the initial dose recommended is 12.5 mg daily, gradually
increasing up to 50 mg daily as needed. It can be taken by itself or in combination with other
hypertensive medication. The dose is adapted to the specific needs of the patient and could be
titrated in reaction to their illness and condition. The highest dose is 100 mg daily. For patients
65 and older, initially 12.5 daily, it can be titrated as needed until the desired effect is reached