Captopril: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Captopril Benefits & Uses

Captopril is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Captopril 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: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 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: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 12.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.3 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.1 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Captopril Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Captopril is used -

Severe

Renal Impairment

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Shortness of Breath

Mild

Cough
Fatigue
Dizziness
Nausea or vomiting
Hair Loss

Captopril Related Warnings

Is the use of Captopril safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Captopril. If you are pregnant, do not take Captopril without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Captopril safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Captopril as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Captopril on the Kidneys?

Captopril may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Captopril on the Liver?

Side effects of Captopril rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Captopril on the Heart?

Captopril is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Captopril with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Codeine

Diazepam

Diclofenac

Dexamethasone

Captopril Contraindications

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

Angioedema
Allergy
Jaundice
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Hyperkalemia

Frequently asked Questions about Captopril

Is this Captopril habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Captopril.

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

After taking Captopril, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Captopril can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Captopril is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Captopril for mental disorders.

No

Captopril Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Captopril

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Captopril, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Captopril

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Captopril with alcohol.

Unknown