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Aceten, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High BP. Other than this, Aceten has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Aceten depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Aceten have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Aceten are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Aceten's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. In addition, Aceten's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Aceten related warnings section.
Aceten is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Angioedema, Heart Disease, Hyperkalemia as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Aceten contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Aceten have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Aceten is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Aceten is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Aceten is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Aceten safe for pregnant women?
Aceten can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Aceten safe during breastfeeding?
Aceten has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Aceten on the Kidneys?
Aceten has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Aceten on the Liver?
Aceten has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Aceten on the Heart?
Side effects of Aceten rarely affect the heart.
Aceten should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Aceten unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Aceten habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Aceten.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Aceten, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Aceten can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Aceten should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Aceten cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Aceten
There is no information on the effects of taking Aceten with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Aceten
Information about the interaction of Aceten and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
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)