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Capoten (Captopril) is an ace inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure. It may also be used to treat congestive heart disease. This medicine may be used in some patients after a heart attack. It may also be used in some diabetic patients to reduce the risk for serious kidney complications.

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Brand name: Capoten Generic name: Captopril What is the most important information I should know about Capoten? • Do not take Capoten if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. When used during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy Capoten can cause injury to and even death of the developing baby. Notify your doctor immediately if you think you might be pregnant. • Capoten may increase the risk of dangerous allergic reactions. Before taking Capoten tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction that involved swelling of the lips face tongue or throat or difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical attention if you develop any of these symptoms while taking Capoten. • Use caution when driving operating machinery or performing other hazardous activities. Capoten may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness avoid these activities and notify your doctor. Also use caution when rising from a sitting or lying position. • Heavy sweating vomiting diarrhea or other causes of fluid loss may lead to very low blood pressure dizziness and fainting during therapy with Capoten. Maintain proper fluid intake to prevent dehydration and related side effects. What is Capoten? • Capoten is in a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors). • Capoten is used to lower blood pressure to relieve symptoms of congestive heart failure (shortness of breath swelling of the legs) to improve survival after a heart attack and to prevent kidney disease in some diabetic patients. • Capoten may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Capoten? • Capoten may increase the risk of dangerous allergic reactions. Before taking Capoten tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction that involved swelling of the lips face tongue or throat or difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical attention if you develop any of these symptoms while taking Capoten. • Before taking Capoten tell your doctor if you have kidney disease; have liver disease; are on a salt-restricted diet or have high levels of potassium in your blood; are taking a salt substitute potassium supplement (e.g. K-Dur Klor-Con) or potassium-sparing diuretic such as amiloride (Midamor) triamterene (Dyrenium Dyazide Maxzide) or spironolactone (Aldactone); have diabetes; have scleroderma or lupus; or have any type of heart disease or have had a stroke. • You may not be able to take Capoten or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. • Capoten is in the FDA pregnancy category D. This means that Capoten is known to be harmful to an unborn baby. When used during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy Capoten can cause injury to and even death of the developing baby. Do not take Capoten if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. • Capoten passes into breast milk and its effects on a nursing baby are not known. Do not take Capoten without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. How should I take Capoten? • Take Capoten exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions ask your pharmacist nurse or doctor to explain them to you. • Take each dose with a full glass of water. • Take Capoten on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals unless your doctor directs otherwise. • Do not stop taking Capoten without first talking to your doctor. If you stop taking this medication suddenly your condition could become worse. • It is important to take Capoten regularly to get the most benefit. • Your doctor may want you to have blood pressure monitoring or other medical evaluations during treatment with Capoten to monitor progress and side effects. • Store Capoten at room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose? • Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However if it is almost time for the next dose skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication. What happens if I overdose? • Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected. • Symptoms of a Capoten overdose include extreme dizziness weakness fainting and fatigue. What should I avoid while taking Capoten? • Use caution when driving operating machinery or performing other hazardous activities. Capoten may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness avoid these activities and notify your doctor. Also use caution when rising from a sitting or lying position. • Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may further lower blood pressure and increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking Capoten. • Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking Capoten except under the supervision of your doctor. • Heavy sweating vomiting diarrhea or other causes of fluid loss may lead to very low blood pressure dizziness and fainting during therapy with Capoten. Maintain proper fluid intake to prevent dehydration and related side effects. What are the possible side effects of Capoten? • If you experience any of the following serious side effects stop taking Capoten and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips tongue or face; or hives); difficulty breathing; little or no urine; an irregular heartbeat or changes in your heartbeat; chest pain; severe dizziness or fainting; or signs of an infection including a sore throat or a fever. • Other less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Capoten and talk to your doctor if you experience headache; mild dizziness or lightheadedness; fatigue; dry tickling cough; anxiety or depression; numbness or tingling in the hands feet arms or legs; upset stomach; taste disturbances; or a rash. • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. What other drugs will affect Capoten? • Before taking Capoten tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs: a potassium supplement such as K-Dur Klor-Con and others; a salt substitute that contains potassium; a diuretic (water pill) such as triamterene (Dyrenium Maxzide Dyazide) spironolactone (Aldactone) amiloride (Midamor) hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ HydroDiuril others) furosemide (Lasix) bumetanide (Bumex) indapamide (Lozol) and others; a nitrate such as nitroglycerin (Nitrostat Transderm-Nitro Nitro-Dur Nitro-Bid Minitran others) isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur ISMO) isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil Sorbitrate); lithium (Lithobid Eskalith others); digoxin (Lanoxin); or aspirin or indomethacin (Indocin). • You may not be able to take Capoten or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during your treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above. • Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Capoten or affect your condition. 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