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A 63 year old man with cirrhosis secondary to hepatitis C presents with increasing abdominal distension and ankle swelling. Examination reveals tense ascites, shifting dullness and mild peripheral oedema but no encephalopathy. Serum albumin is low and creatinine is 90 µmol/L. Which regimen is most appropriate for long term management of his ascites?

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