Ecaten
Related terms
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Capto?;Capoten?;Dom-Captopril;Mylan-Captopril;Nu-Capto;PMS-Captopril;Teva-Captopril
Uses
- It is used to help a weak heart.
- It is used to help heart function after a heart attack.
- It is used to protect kidney function in diabetic patients who have protein loss.
- It is used to treat high blood pressure.
- It is used to treat Raynaud's disease.
- Captopril lowers blood pressure by lowering a strong chemical in the body.
- It helps the heart work better.
- It helps kidney function in patients with high blood sugar (diabetes).
- It helps blood flow.
Dosing
How to take
- Take as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- Take on an empty stomach. Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
- Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about.
- There is a liquid (suspension) if you cannot swallow pills. Shake well before use.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
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