Generic Name - Captopril
Category - Antihyhypertensive Drug
Indications
Blood pressure, Congestive heart failure.
Generic Capoten is indicated to treat high blood pressure and to relieve symptoms of congestive heart failure. Captopril (Generic Capoten) is in a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors). It works by preventing a chemical in your blood called angiotensin I from converting into a more potent form that increases salt and water retention in your body. Generic Capoten also enhances blood flow throughout your blood vessels.
Generic for Capoten Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Capoten is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Capoten should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Diabetes
Scleroderma or lupus
any type of heart disease or have had a stroke
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Capoten. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Salt substitutes
Potassium supplements
Diuretics pills
Nitrates
Lithium
Digoixin
Aspirin or indomethacin.
Generic for Capoten Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericCapoten
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Capoten for hypertension is 25 mg bid or tid. If satisfactory reduction of blood pressure has not been achieved after one or two weeks, the dose may be increased to 50 mg bid or tid.
Generic for Capoten Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Capoten side Effects include chest pain, uneven or fast heart beat, palpitations, decreased or increased amount of urine passed, difficulty breathing, or difficulty swallowing, dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting spells and fever.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Capoten.
Generic for Capoten and Pregnancy
Use of Generic Capoten during pregnancy is strictly not recommended. When used during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, Generic Capoten can cause injury and even death to the developing fetus. Do not take capoten if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Generic for Capoten and Breastfeeding
Generic Capoten passes into breast milk and is likely to affect a nursing baby. Hence, it is recommended to talk to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Generic for Capoten and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Capoten in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Capoten and Geriatric
Generic Capoten is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of toxic reactions to this dug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and it may be useful to monitor renal function.
Note
The above information about Generic Capoten serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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