Capoten Tablets 25mg

Generic Name: Captopril

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Regular price Rs.320.00 PKR inc. VAT

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Product Description

Product Name: Capoten Tablets 25mg

Product Form: Tablets

Pack Size:25mg

Manufactured By: Getz Pharma

Used For:

  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Heart failure
  • Left ventricular dysfunction (after a heart attack)
  • Diabetic nephropathy (kidney protection in patients with diabetes)
  • Prevention of heart attack and stroke in at-risk patients

Side Effects:

Common side effects may include:

  • Dry cough
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Loss of taste
  • Rash
  • Elevated potassium levels (hyperkalemia)

Serious side effects (rare) may include:

  • Angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, or throat)
  • Severe hypotension (low blood pressure)
  • Kidney dysfunction
  • High potassium levels (risk of abnormal heart rhythms)

Precautions:

  • Pregnancy: Not recommended, particularly in the second and third trimesters.
  • Kidney monitoring: Regular kidney function tests may be necessary.
  • Potassium management: Avoid excessive potassium intake to prevent hyperkalemia.
  • Dehydration: Maintain good hydration, especially during physical exertion or hot weather.
  • Medication interactions: Inform your healthcare provider about other medications (e.g., NSAIDs, diuretics, potassium supplements).
  • Allergic reactions: Contraindicated in those allergic to ACE inhibitors.