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How to Take Captopril and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Janani Priya, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Jun 13, 2023

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

Dosage & When it is to be taken

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

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

♦Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Captopril

This medication 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.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Captopril

India :

Angiopril -DU | Captopril | Capotril | Aceten (12.5 mg) | Angiopril | Acezide | Capotril (12.5 mg) | Aceten (25mg) | Aceten (25mg) | Capotril (25 mg)

International :

Capoten

Last Updated on Jun 13, 2023

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