Cabocard 50 mg 20 tablets

Captopril 50 mg tablets

Product Description:

• Captopril is used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure (weak heart), kidney problems caused by diabetes, and survival after a heart attack.

Do not take Captopril:

• If you are allergic to the active ingredients, other ACE inhibitors, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
• If you have ever had a very severe reaction including swelling of the hands, face, lips, or tongue where the cause was unknown.
• If you have diabetes or kidney dysfunction and are being treated with the blood pressure lowering medication aliskiren.
• If you are more than 3 months pregnant.

Warnings and Precautions:

Tell your doctor about all your health conditions, including:

• If you have liver problems.
• If you have kidney problems or are on dialysis.
• If you have heart problems, especially heart valves.
• If you are taking medications that reduce your immune system.
• If you have recently had excessive diarrhea or vomiting.
• If you have diabetes.
• If you have rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, or scleroderma.
• If you are taking ACE inhibitors or aliskiren.

Possible side effects

• Stop using this product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop a rash; itching; red, blistered, or peeling skin; tightness in the chest or throat; difficulty breathing, swallowing, or speaking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• The frequency with which these side effects occur is unknown.

Serious side effects:

• Angioedema Symptoms may include swelling of the hands, face, lips, tongue, or throat, or difficulty breathing.

Common side effects:

(May affect up to 1 in 10 people)

• Dizziness
• rash.

Other medications and captopril:

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take.

Tell your doctor especially if you are taking:

• Other ACE inhibitors
• Medications that lower blood pressure
• Aliskiren
• Diuretics (water pills)
• potassium supplements
• Lithium (for mental illness)
• Drugs that suppress the immune system
• Gout medications
• Arrhythmia medications
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory pain relievers (NSAIDS)
• Sacubitril

How to take Captopril:

• Take this medicine as directed by your doctor.
• Take this medication at the same time each day.
• Take this medicine with or without food.
• The usual dose is 6.25-25 mg, 2-3 times a day.
• Your doctor may increase it to a maximum of 150 mg per day.

How to store Captopril:

• Store at room temperature below 86°F (30°C).
• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the carton.
• Do not dispose of any medicines via wastewater or household waste.