Captopril



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  • Contains / Salt: Captopril


Captopril Information



Captopril Benefits & Uses

Captopril is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Mild

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



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 -



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


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 163-168

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 500-502

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Capoten® (captopril)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Captopril Sandoz® (captopril)

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