CAPOTEN
Generic Name for CAPOTEN
Captopril 12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg; scored tabs.
Legal Classification:
Rx
Pharmacological Class for CAPOTEN
ACE inhibitor.
Manufacturer of CAPOTEN
Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.
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Indications for CAPOTEN
Hypertension.
Adult dose for CAPOTEN
Take 1 hr before meals. Initially 25mg 2–3 times daily. After 1–2 wks may increase to 50mg 2–3 times daily. If control unsatisfactory, see literature. Titrate to usual dose after several days. Monitor closely for 1st 2 wks and if dose increased; max 450mg/day. Renal impairment: see literature.
Children's dosing for CAPOTEN
See literature.
Contraindications for CAPOTEN
History of ACEI-associated or other angioedema. Pregnancy (Cat.D in 2nd and 3rd trimesters).
Precautions for CAPOTEN
Renal impairment. Salt/volume depletion. CHF. Dialysis (esp. high-flux membrane). Aortic stenosis. Monitor WBCs and renal function in renal and collagen vascular disease. Monitor for hyperkalemia in diabetics and renal insufficiency. Surgery. Discontinue if neutropenia, agranulocytosis, angioedema, or laryngeal edema occurs. Pregnancy (Cat.C in 1st trimester). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Interactions for CAPOTEN
Caution with K+-sparing diuretics and K+-containing supplements. May be antagonized by NSAIDs. Potentiated by diuretics, β-blockers, adrenergic antagonists. May increase lithium levels. May produce false (+) urinary acetone.
Adverse Reactions for CAPOTEN
Headache, dysgeusia, rash, pruritus, dizziness, fatigue, cough, proteinuria, nephritis, GI upset, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, back pain, tachycardia, dry mouth, jaundice, somnolence, sweating, sinusitis, impotence, angioedema.
How is CAPOTEN supplied?
Tabs 25mg, 50mg—100, 1000
12.5mg, 100mg—100
Related Disease:
Hypertension