Captopril

Alternate Name: Capoten

Description: Captopril is prescribed for the treatment of hypertension, heart failure and other conditions as prescribed by your doctor. Captopril is a generic drug. On average, Captopril is priced at about $63 for a supply of 60, 25 mg tablets. You can use our LowerMyRx savings offer to get a Captopril discount of up to 80% off of the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antihypertensive, Cardiovascular Agent, Renal Protective Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 25 MG

Warnings: Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney problems, liver disease, heart or blood vessel disease, heart valve problems, diabetes, or an autoimmune disorder (including lupus or scleroderma). This medicine may cause the following problems:Angioedema (severe swelling), including head, neck, and intestinal swellingLow blood pressureLiver problemsKidney problems This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy. Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Food Warnings: Do not use this medicine together with aliskiren if you have diabetes., Do not use this medicine together with sacubitril. Do not use this medicine and sacubitril/valsartan within 36 hours of each other., Some foods and medicines may affect how captopril works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Aliskiren, everolimus, gold injection, lithium, sirolimus, temsirolimusAnother blood pressure medicine, including an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) or a beta-blockerDiuretic (water pill, including amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene)NitratesNSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen), Ask your doctor before you use any medicine, supplement, or salt substitute that contains potassium., Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.