About Capozide 50mg/25mg Tablets
ACE inhibitor and thiazide diuretic
Used for
- Treatment of high blood pressure
Usual adult dose
Usually one tablet once daily; the dose may be adjusted according to blood pressure and response.
Common side effects
- Dizziness or light-headedness
- Dry cough
- Low blood pressure
- Changes in kidney function or blood salts
Important warnings
- May cause dangerously low blood pressure, especially with dehydration.
- Can raise potassium or reduce sodium; blood tests may be needed.
- Avoid in pregnancy; can harm or cause death to the developing baby.
- Rarely causes serious swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Pregnancy
Not recommended; stop promptly if pregnancy occurs because it can harm the developing baby.
Breastfeeding
Generally not recommended, particularly for newborn or premature infants; hydrochlorothiazide may reduce milk supply.
Interactions
- Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing medicines may raise potassium.
- Lithium levels may rise to toxic levels.
- NSAID painkillers may reduce effect and worsen kidney function.
- Other blood-pressure medicines may increase low blood pressure risk.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.