Manufacturer: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Captopril(25mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Angiopril 25mg Tablet can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken empty stomach. This medicine should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or even if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse.
Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor. The most common side effects of this medicine include decreased blood pressure, cough, increased potassium level in blood, fatigue, weakness, and dizziness. Most of these are temporary and resolve with time. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.
It is also used to treat heart failure, protect the kidneys from harm due to diabetes, and to improve survival after a heart attack. Captopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.
The primary route of elimination of captopril is the kidney. The renal clearance of unchanged captopril ex- ceeds the glomerular filtration rate. due to active tubular secretion of the drug.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Angiopril
Decreased blood pressure
Cough
Increased potassium level in blood
Fatigue
Weakness
Dizziness
Hypersensitivity to captopril, any component of the formulation, or any other ACEI.
Angioedema related to previous treatment with ACEI.
Concomitant aliskiren use in patients with diabetes mellitus[2]
Coadministration with or within 36 hours of switching to or from a neprilysin inhibitor (sacubitril)
Angiopril 25mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Consuming alcohol with Angiopril 25mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Angiopril 25mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Captopril is an FDA-approved medication used in the management of hypertension, left ventricular dysfunction after myocardial infarction, and diabetic nephropathy. Off-label indications include acute hypertensive crisis and Raynaud phenomenon.
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Do not chew, crush or break it. Angiopril 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Angiopril 25mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Angiopril 25mg Tablet can make you feel dizzy for the first few days, so rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. You can also prefer taking it at bedtime to avoid dizziness throughout the day.
Let your doctor know about any cough, or throat irritation that does not go away.
It may increase the level of potassium in blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Angiopril 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What is Angiopril 25mg Tablet? What is it used for?
Angiopril 25mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It relaxes and widens the blood vessels, making it easier for the blood to pass through the vessels. As a result of this, the heart does not have to work more to push the blood. Since the workload on the heart is reduced, it helps to lower the blood pressure and thus reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. It is also used for the treatment of congestive heart failure and diabetic nephropathy.
Q. What time of the day should I take Angiopril 25mg Tablet?
Angiopril 25mg Tablet should be taken at the same time each day to reduce the chances of a missed dose. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Your dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and therefore, it will vary from person to person. If you experience any side effects while taking Angiopril 25mg Tablet, please consult your doctor.
Q. I feel better after taking Angiopril 25mg Tablet, can I stop taking it?
No, continue taking Angiopril 25mg Tablet even if you feel better and your blood pressure is under control. Stopping Angiopril 25mg Tablet suddenly may cause your blood pressure to increase and your chances of stroke or heart attack may rise. Usually once you start taking any medicine for controlling blood pressure, you have to continue taking it life long unless you cannot tolerate it.
Q. Will Angiopril 25mg Tablet make me feel dizzy? What should I do about it?
Yes, Angiopril 25mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy or lightheaded. If Angiopril 25mg Tablet makes you feel dizzy when you stand up, try getting up very slowly or stay seated until you feel better. If you begin to feel dizzy, lie down so that you don't faint, then sit until you feel better. Don’t drive, do not use tools or machines and avoid anything requiring concentration while you're feeling dizzy or shaky.
