About Capoten 25mg Tablets
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
Used for
- High blood pressure
- Heart failure
- After a heart attack
- Kidney protection in diabetic kidney disease
Usual adult dose
Usually 12.5–25 mg two or three times daily for high blood pressure; doses vary by condition.
Usual dose in children
For high blood pressure, typically 0.3 mg/kg per dose three times daily; specialist supervision is required.
Common side effects
- Dry cough
- Dizziness or low blood pressure
- Raised potassium
- Changes in kidney function
Important warnings
- Can cause serious swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Not used during pregnancy; can harm or kill the unborn baby.
- Kidney function and potassium may need monitoring.
- May cause a severe blood-pressure drop, especially after starting.
Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy because it can seriously harm the unborn baby, particularly in later pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Small amounts enter breast milk; use requires clinical consideration, especially for newborn or premature infants.
Interactions
- Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics may raise potassium.
- NSAID painkillers may affect kidney function and blood-pressure control.
- Lithium levels may rise.
- Sacubitril/valsartan increases angioedema risk; allow at least 36 hours between treatments.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.