Name: Aceten (12.5 mg)
Creator: Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy

Aceten (12.5 mg) is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor), prescribed for high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction and kidney problems caused by diabetes. It decreases certain chemicals actions that tighten the blood vessels.

Aceten (12.5 mg) Tablet Wockhardt Limited Generic : Captopril	₹ 24.50 12.5mg 10 Tablets

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Drug information on Aceten (12.5 mg) (Captopril) from Wockhardt Limited

Drug Name : Captopril

Captopril(Capoten) generic Aceten (12.5 mg) is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor), prescribed for high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction and kidney problems caused by diabetes. It decreases certain chemicals actions that tighten the blood vessels.
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Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)
Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on February, 2, 2017

Medical condition(s) for which Aceten (12.5 mg) may be prescribed

Diabetes and Hypertension

Diabetic Kidney Disease

Heart Attack

High Blood Pressure

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

The recommended dose is 25-150 mg two or three times daily. The maximum dose is 450 mg daily.

Side effects of Aceten (12.5 mg)

Heart : Fast heart rate, chest pain, heart attack, congestive heart failure, stroke, low blood pressure and fainting.

Body as a whole : Allergic reactions.

General : Weakness and breast enlargement in males, taste disturbances.

Skin : Rash, itching, redness, skin disorders and scaling.

Gastrointestinal : Inflammation of pancreas/tongue and difficulty in swallowing.

Blood : Anemia.

Liver : Jaundice and liver inflammation.

Metabolic : Electrolyte disturbances.

Musculoskeletal : Muscle pain and weakness.

Central Nervous System : In coordination, confusion, depression, nervousness and drowsiness.

Respiratory : Asthma, nose inflammation and lung disorder.

Eye : Blurred vision.

Genitourinary : Impotence.

How to use Aceten (12.5 mg)?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.

When Should Aceten (12.5 mg) not be taken? (Contraindications)

♦Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity.

Warnings and Precautions for Aceten (12.5 mg)

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of swelling of the lips, eyes or tongue, poor blood circulation, diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breast feeding.

It may cause dizziness or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication.

Monitor blood pressure, blood potassium or other electrolyte levels and urine tests regularly while taking this medication.

Other Precautions for Aceten (12.5 mg)

It may not work as well in black patients.

Storage Conditions for Aceten (12.5 mg)

Store it at room temperature 15 o to 30° C.

Schedule : H Prescription drugs - Drugs to be sold only under the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.

♦ Safety Labeling Changes Approved By FDA

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