Price Comparison | Manufacturer: Capoten
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What is Capoten?
Capoten is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.
Capoten is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure, kidney problems caused by diabetes, and to improve survival after a heart attack.
Capoten may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about Capoten?
Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Capoten could cause birth defects in the baby if you take the medication during pregnancy. Use an effective form of birth control. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can further lower your blood pressure and may increase some of the side effects of Capoten. Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking this medication, unless your doctor has told you to.
Vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating can cause you to become dehydrated. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking Capoten. Drink plenty of water each day while you are taking this medication.
How should I take Capoten?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Capoten is usually taken 1 hour before meals. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating can cause you to become dehydrated. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking Capoten. Drink plenty of water each day while you are taking this medication.
To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood pressure will need to be checked on a regular basis. Your kidney or liver function may also need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.
If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are taking Capoten. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.
If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medication even if you feel fine. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.
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. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Symptoms of a Capoten overdose may include feeling extremely dizzy or light-headed, or fainting.
What should I avoid while taking Capoten?
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can further lower your blood pressure and may increase some of the side effects of Capoten. Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking this medication, unless your doctor has told you to.
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