Capoten Tablets 50mg

Capoten Tablets 50mg, made by Glaxo Smithkline Ltd, is a short-acting ACE inhibitor. Its active ingredient is Captopril 50mg, and it is used for high blood pressure, heart failure and diabetic kidney disease. Pack size: 20 tablets.

Uses of Capoten Tablets 50mg

Capoten Tablets 50mg is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also given after a heart attack to help protect the heart muscle, and to slow kidney damage in people with type 1 diabetes who have protein in their urine. Because it acts quickly and wears off fairly soon, it is sometimes chosen when a doctor wants close control of blood pressure.

How Capoten Tablets 50mg works

Captopril blocks angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), which the body uses to make angiotensin II, a hormone that narrows blood vessels. With less angiotensin II, the blood vessels relax, blood pressure falls, and the heart and kidneys are put under less strain.

Possible side effects

Many people take Capoten Tablets 50mg without problems, but common side effects include:

• Dry, tickly cough
• Dizziness, especially when standing up
• Change or loss of taste
• Skin rash or itching
• Headache
• Tiredness

Get emergency help for swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, or difficulty breathing. Contact a doctor promptly for fever, sore throat or mouth ulcers, as captopril can rarely lower white blood cells.

Precautions and warnings

• Take it on an empty stomach before meals, as food reduces how well it is absorbed, and keep taking it even when you feel well.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, narrowing of the kidney arteries, a connective tissue disease such as lupus, or a past episode of angioedema.
• Do not use potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes unless advised, and check before taking NSAID painkillers or lithium.
• A persistent dry cough is a known side effect; let your doctor know if it troubles you, as another medicine may suit you better.
• It must not be used during pregnancy, so tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Capoten Tablets 50mg online in Pakistan

Order Capoten Tablets 50mg from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Captopril by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.