Mylan Captopril 12,5 mg/ 25 mg / 50 mg White capsule-shaped tablet
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of mild to moderate hypertension and congestive heart failure.
Dosage (summary)
Initial: 25 mg 2-3 times daily; max: 150 mg/day.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy; safety in breastfeeding not established.
Key Drug Interactions
- Potassium-sparing diuretics
- Lithium
- NSAIDs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to captopril
- History of angioedema
- Severe renal impairment
Common side effects
- Cough
- Dizziness
- Hyperkalaemia
Counselling Points
- Take 1 hour before meals
- Monitor blood pressure regularly
- Report signs of infection
Serious warnings
- Risk of hypotension in volume-depleted patients
- Angioedema risk
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