Capoten 25mg Tablets (20’s) – Captopril for High Blood Pressure & Heart Failure Management

Description

Capoten 25mg Tablets contain Captopril, an Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, and to improve survival after a heart attack (myocardial infarction). It is also prescribed to protect the kidneys in patients with diabetic nephropathy.
Capoten works by relaxing blood vessels, reducing blood pressure, and improving heart efficiency. Regular use helps prevent stroke, heart attack, and kidney damage caused by high blood pressure.

Ingredients

• Active Ingredient: Captopril 25mg

• Inactive Ingredients: Lactose monohydrate, corn starch, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, and other standard excipients.

Drug Class

• Therapeutic Class: Antihypertensive / Heart Failure Medicine

• Pharmacological Class: ACE (Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme) Inhibitor

Dosage Form

• Form: Tablet

• Strength: 25mg

• Packaging: 20 Tablets per pack

Uses

• Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension)

• Management of congestive heart failure (CHF)

• Improves survival after a heart attack (myocardial infarction)

• Treatment of diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease in diabetes)

• Prevention of stroke, heart attack, and heart failure progression

Dosage

• Adults:

  • Hypertension: Usually 12.5–25mg two or three times daily, adjusted as needed.

  • Heart failure: 25mg two or three times daily, increased gradually.

  • Post–heart attack: 6.25–25mg three times daily, under supervision.

• Elderly or renal-impaired patients: Lower doses may be required.

• Always follow your doctor’s prescribed dose.

In Case of Overdose

Symptoms: Severe dizziness, fainting, very low blood pressure, rapid or slow heartbeat.
Action: Seek immediate emergency medical attention. Hospitalization and intravenous fluids or vasopressors may be required.

Missed Dose

• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.

• If it’s almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one.

• Do not double the next dose to make up for a missed tablet.

How To Use

• Take orally 1 hour before meals (food reduces absorption).

• Swallow with a full glass of water.

• Take it at the same time each day for consistency.

• Continue treatment even if you feel well — hypertension may have no symptoms.

When Not to Use

• Allergy to Captopril or other ACE inhibitors

• History of angioedema (swelling of face/lips/throat)

• Pregnancy – can harm or cause death to the unborn baby

• Severe kidney impairment or renal artery stenosis

• Low blood pressure (hypotension)

• History of ACE inhibitor–related cough

Side Effects

Common:

• Dry persistent cough

• Dizziness or lightheadedness (especially when standing)

• Headache

• Fatigue

• Altered taste (metallic or loss of taste)

Less Common:

• Skin rash or itching

• Stomach upset or nausea

• Muscle cramps

• Low blood pressure

Serious (seek medical attention):

• Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat (angioedema)

• Shortness of breath

• Irregular heartbeat or chest pain

• Yellowing of skin/eyes (liver issues)

• Decreased urine output (kidney problems)

Precautions & Warnings

• Regularly monitor blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolytes.

• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless prescribed.

• Use with caution in kidney or liver disease, diabetes, and heart failure.

• May cause dizziness — avoid driving or operating machinery until you know your reaction.

• Avoid NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen) unless advised — may reduce effectiveness.

• Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Drug Interactions

May interact with:

• Potassium-sparing diuretics (e.g., spironolactone, amiloride) – risk of high potassium

• NSAIDs – reduced blood pressure control

• Diuretics (water pills) – may cause excessive drop in blood pressure

• Other antihypertensives – additive effects

• Lithium – may increase lithium toxicity

• Insulin/oral antidiabetics – may increase risk of low blood sugar

• Aliskiren – contraindicated in diabetic patients

Always inform your doctor about all medications or supplements you are taking.

Storage/Disposal

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place.

• Keep away from light and moisture.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Do not use after the expiry date.

• Dispose of safely; do not flush or throw in household waste.

Control Drug

• Prescription-only medicine (Rx)

• Not a controlled substance

Quick Tips

• Take Capoten 1 hour before meals for best absorption.

• Do not use salt substitutes containing potassium.

• Rise slowly from sitting or lying down to prevent dizziness.

• Continue taking even if you feel well — stopping suddenly can cause complications.

• Regular blood pressure and kidney function monitoring is essential.

• Inform your doctor immediately if you develop facial swelling or difficulty breathing.

• Combine with a low-sodium diet, regular exercise, and stress management for better results.