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Captopril hypertension treatment Captopril (generic Capoten) is prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. When used for high blood pressure, it is effective used alone or combined with diuretics. If it is prescribed for congestive heart failure, it is used in combination with digitalis and diuretics. Capoten is in a family of drugs known as "ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitors." It works by preventing a chemical in your blood called angiotensin I from converting into a more potent form that increases salt and water retention in your body. Captopril also enhances blood flow throughout your blood vessels.

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Captopril Uses

Captopril is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It decreases certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently. In addition, Capoten is used to improve survival in certain people who have suffered heart attacks and to treat kidney disease in diabetics. Some doctors also prescribe Capoten for angina pectoris (crushing chest pain), Raynaud's phenomenon (a disorder of the blood vessels that causes the fingers to turn white when exposed to cold), and rheumatoid arthritis.

Captopril How To Take

Captopril should be taken an hour before meals. If you are taking an antacid such as Mylanta, take it two hours prior to Capoten. Take this medication exactly as prescribed. Stopping Capoten suddenly could cause your blood pressure to increase.

Captopril Side Effects

Captopril side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Capoten.

More common side effects may include:
Itching, loss of taste, low blood pressure, rash

Less common or rare side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, anemia, angina pectoris (severe chest pain), blisters, blurred vision, breast development in males, cardiac arrest, changes in heart rhythm, chest pain, confusion, constipation, cough, depression, diarrhea, difficulty swallowing, dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, fever and chills, flushing, general feeling of ill health, hair loss, headache, heart attack, inability to sleep, indigestion, inflammation of the nose, heart failure, impotence, inflammation of the tongue, labored breathing, lack of coordination, loss of appetite, lung inflammation, muscle pain and/or weakness, nausea, nervousness, pallor, palpitations, peptic ulcer, rapid heartbeat, sensitivity to light, skin inflammation, skin peeling, sleepiness, sore throat, stomach irritation, stroke, sudden fainting or loss of strength, swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat, or arms and legs, tingling or pins and needles, vomiting, weakness, wheezing, yellow eyes and skin

Captopril Medical Precautions

If you develop swelling of the face around your lips, tongue or throat (or of your arms and legs) or have difficulty swallowing, you should stop taking Captopril and contact your doctor immediately. You may need emergency treatment. If you are receiving bee or wasp venom to prevent an allergic reaction to stings, use of Captopril at the same time may cause a severe allergic reaction.

Captopril Drug Interactions

If Captopril (Capoten) is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Capoten with the following: