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Capoten Drug Center
Medical Editor: Eni Williams, PharmD, PhD
Capoten (captopril) is a medication that belongs to the drug class angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Capoten is available as a generic drug, and is prescribed for treating high blood pressure, heart failure, and for preventing kidney failure due to high blood pressure and diabetes. Common side effects include a dry, persistent cough, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, rash, dizziness, fatigue, headache, loss of taste, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, numbness in the hands or feet, kidney failure and increased levels of potassium in the blood.
Capoten dose ranges from 25-150 mg two or three times daily. Drug interactions include potassium supplements, salt substitutes, diuretics (eg. Aldactone (spironolactone)], Lithobid (lithium), nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Motrin (ibuprofen). Capoten should be avoided during pregnancy and in nursing mothers as it may cause adverse effects in the fetus and it is secreted in breast milk.
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Capoten Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Hypertension
CAPOTEN (captopril tablets, USP) is indicated for the treatment of hypertension.
In using CAPOTEN, consideration should be given to the risk of neutropenia/agranulocytosis (see WARNINGS).
CAPOTEN may be used as initial therapy for patients with normal renal function, in whom the risk is relatively low. In patients with impaired renal function, particularly those with collagen vascular disease, captopril should be reserved for hypertensives who have either developed unacceptable side effects on other drugs, or have failed to respon...
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Capoten Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; severe stomach pain; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- feeling light-headed, fainting;
- urinating more or less than usual, or not at all;
- fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
- pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding;
- fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeats;
- chest pain; or
- swelling, rapid weight gain. ...
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What is Consumer information?
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Capoten Consumer Information: Uses
Captopril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure, protect the kidneys from harm due to diabetes, and to improve survival after a heart attack.
Captopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth on an empty stomach (at least 1 hour before meals) as directed by your doctor, usually two to three times a day.
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