Capoten
Developed to mitigate blood pressure parameters to support cardiovascular safety and alleviate renal stress.
- Category
- Antivirals
- Active ingredient
- Captopril
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Capoten, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Capoten vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Capoten details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Heart Failure · Diabetic Nephropathy
- Alternative names
- captopril
- Therapeutic class
- Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- ACE Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; history of ACE-inhibitor induced angioedema
- Minor side effects
- cough; dizziness; headache
- Moderate side effects
- hyperkalaemia; taste impairment; proteinuria
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 6–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Lithium; Potassium Supplements; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children and adults under specialist care.
Serious side effects
angioedema, requires immediate medical attention; neutropenia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
developed to mitigate blood pressure parameters to support cardiovascular safety and alleviate renal stress.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits conversion of angiotensin I to the active peptide angiotensin II, causing relaxation of arterial vessels.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: High fetal risk. Contraindicated in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Compatible.
What you will receive
Capoten is the originator brand name, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Bristol-Myers Squibb.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Captopril is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.