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Captopril

Captopril (Capoten) is an ACE inhibitor tablet used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. This page covers the one formulation that is currently available.

Capoten

Hypertension, Heart Failure, Diabetic Nephropathy

25mg

Captopril tablets for high blood pressure and heart failure. A dry cough is a common side effect of this type of medicine.

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Key points

  • Captopril is an ACE inhibitor: it relaxes blood vessels to lower blood pressure.
  • The listed tablet comes in a 25 mg strength under the brand Capoten.
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb is the originator company behind the captopril molecule.

Common questions about captopril

Is Capoten the only captopril product listed?

Yes, this catalogue contains only one captopril formulation. Capoten 25 mg tablet is the sole listed product, originating from Bristol-Myers Squibb as the branded version of the generic ingredient captopril.

What is captopril used for?

Captopril is listed for Hypertension, Heart Failure, and diabetic nephropathy. The 25 mg tablet is used to manage these conditions, and the Antivirals category contains other related ingredient listings on the site.

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