Canapril Benefits & Uses

Canapril is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Other Benefits

Canapril Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.08 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.08 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Canapril Related Warnings

Is the use of Canapril safe for pregnant women?

Canapril shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Canapril safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Canapril. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Canapril on the Kidneys?

Canapril has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Canapril on the Liver?

Canapril may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Canapril on the Heart?

Canapril may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Canapril with Other Drugs

Canapril should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Aliskiren

Amiloride

Telmisartan

Moderate

Paracetamol,Codeine

Aspirin

Ibuprofen

Canapril Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Canapril unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Angioedema
Allergy
Jaundice
Low Blood Pressure
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Canapril

Is this Canapril habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Canapril.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Canapril as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Canapril only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Canapril is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Canapril Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Canapril

Taking Canapril with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Canapril

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Canapril with alcohol will be.

Unknown