Blood Pressure/Cholesterol

Capoten (captopril)

Impact of low blood pressure beyond a diuretic (water pill) can be improved by the addition of drugs. In heart failure, usually including Capoten conventional treatment, additional treatment with diuretics and digoxin (Lanoxin). By reducing the resistance arteries, Capoten heart failure therapy may be beneficial. Capozide drug is a diuretic (water pill) Capoten combines the effect is an example. After a heart attack, Capoten damaged heart has proven to be effective to improve the results. It also is associated with diabetic kidney disease is treated. Capoten in treating high blood pressure can be used alone.

Capoten should be taken an hour before a meal on an empty stomach. 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking the drug, do not take antacids that contain aluminum or magnesium.

Capoten is an ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitor. ACE captopril lower blood pressure such as the barrier to the formation of angiotensin II inhibitors, thereby relaxing the arteries. ACE body, which is essential for the formation of angiotensin II is an enzyme. Relax in the arteries not only lowers blood pressure, but also failed to improve heart pumping ability and cardiac output in patients with heart failure improved. Angiotensin II, the arteries in the body, raising blood pressure caused by constriction.

If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Missed dose as soon as you remember. Missed dose Do not take a double dose.

Drugs at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and keep away from light.

Caution when using this drug in the elderly or children, because they may affect the drug-sensitive and more: to take. Laboratory and / or liver function, kidney function, blood pressure, blood counts, and blood, medical tests, including electrolyte to monitor your progress or to the Czech side effects may be. It may take several weeks to develop drugs. Drive, machines do not work, or anything else that could be dangerous if you do not know how to react to this medicine can. Without consulting a doctor Do not stop using this drug. Avoid sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how to respond to exposure to the drug. If you think you are pregnant, may seek medical attention immediately. Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care or surgery, the doctor or dentist that you are using this medication tell. Drugs, dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting cause, especially if you start taking this drug. If dizziness occurs, sit or stand slowly Sun This medicine may cause increased sensitivity. If you experience difficulty breathing, chest tightness, swelling of the eyelids, face or lips or if you develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately. Your nose, or cold to prevent infection, avoid contact with people of other infections. Keep all doctor and laboratory appointments while you are taking this medication. Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must go for a long time. Drug use during pregnancy, women's death and the resulting embryo is nascent. Do not take this medication while breast-feeding. During exercise or other activities where excessive sweating may occur drink plenty of fluids. Take this medication if you have an allergic reaction to other ACE inhibitors have been or are allergic to any ingredient of this product is not so. This medicine may affect certain lab test results. Do not. Get more of this medication if your doctor tells you not to do so. Do not touch your eyes or hands until you first wash your physician or other potassium supplement without checking the use of salt substitutes do not own one. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, alcohol or other potentially dangerous to drive or your ability to function may be less. Without consulting a doctor must not exceed the recommended dosage. This medicine may reduce your body's resistance to infection. Before you start any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use this drug. This medicine is excreted in breast milk.