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EspañolCaptopril overview
BRAND NAMES:
Capoten
Generic Names:
Captopril
Uses:
Treats high blood pressure, heart failure, and kidney problems caused by diabetes. Also reduces the risk of death after a heart attack. This medicine is an ACE inhibitor.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antihypertensive, Cardiovascular Agent, Renal Protective Agent
Forms:
Liquid, Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Captopril used for?
Captopril is a medication used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Captopril belongs to a class of medications called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Captopril is a generic drug also sold under the trade name Capoten. This drug was developed in 1975 and became available generically in 1996. In the treatment of high blood pressure and heart failure, captopril use is common.
What form(s) does Captopril come in
Liquid
Tablet
What are common Captopril doses?
Tablet 12.5MG
Tablet 25MG
Tablet 50MG
Tablet 100MG
Bottle 5GM of
Common Captopril prescriptions
Captopril
100mg tabletCaptopril
12.5mg tabletCaptopril
25mg tabletCaptopril
50mg tablet
How to take Captopril
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Take this medicine 1 hour before meals.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Take this medicine 1 hour before meals.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Captopril contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to captopril or another ACE inhibitor, or if you are pregnant, or if you have a history of angioedema caused by an ACE inhibitor.
Captopril warnings
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney problems, liver disease, heart or blood vessel disease, heart valve problems, diabetes, or an autoimmune disorder (including lupus or scleroderma).
This medicine may cause the following problems:Angioedema (severe swelling), including head, neck, and intestinal swellingLow blood pressureLiver problemsKidney problems
This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy.
Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine.
This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Captopril interactions
Do not use this medicine together with aliskiren if you have diabetes.
Do not use this medicine together with sacubitril. Do not use this medicine and sacubitril/valsartan within 36 hours of each other.
Some foods and medicines may affect how captopril works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Aliskiren, everolimus, gold injection, lithium, sirolimus, temsirolimusAnother blood pressure medicine, including an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) or a beta-blockerDiuretic (water pill, including amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene)NitratesNSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)
Ask your doctor before you use any medicine, supplement, or salt substitute that contains potassium.
Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Captopril side effects
Serious Side Effects
Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
Severe stomach pain (with or without nausea or vomiting)
Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
Confusion, weakness, uneven heartbeat, trouble breathing, numbness in your hands, feet, or lips
Change in how much or how often you urinate, cloudy urine, swelling in your feet or lower legs
Fever, chills, sore throat, body aches
Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Less Serious Side Effects
Dry cough