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Capoten Uses 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 How To Use Capoten Take Capoten exactly as directed on the package or 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.
Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you. Capoten Side Effects This drug may cause following serious side effects : 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. Capoten Precautions Tell your doctor your medical history, including : 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. Capoten should not be used without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy. As it might passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. Ask your doctor Before breast-feeding a baby. 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. Alchol 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. Capoten Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you are using, especially : 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).
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Capoten.
Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines. Capoten Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
extreme dizziness, weakness, fainting, and fatigue. Capoten Notes Do not share Capoten with others. Capoten Missed Dose If you miss an Capoten dosage, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. Capoten Storage Store Capoten at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.
Important Note The following Informationrmation is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
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