Captopril
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Amr Marawan, M.D. [2], Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [3]
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Synonyms / Brand Names: Capoten
Overview
Captopril tablet is an angiontensin converting enzyme inhibitor drug that is FDA approved for the treatment of hypertension, heart failure, left ventricular dysfunction after myocardial infarction, diabetic nephropathy. Adverse reactions include hypotension, rash, hyperkalemia(11% ), disorder of taste, cough (0.5% to 2%). hypotension, rash, hyperkalemia (11% ), disorder of taste, cough (0.5% to 2%).
Category
Antihypertensive Agents, ACE Inhibitors.
Prescribing Information
Captopril
Captopril and Hydrochlorothiazide
References
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