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Captopril 25mg is a pharmaceutical indicated for cardiovascular disease. The drug is only used according to the doctor's recommendation, self-use can cause many health effects. The following is some information about Captopril drug patients should refer to.
1. Uses of Captopril 25mg
Captopril drug has ingredients that inhibit the enzyme that converts to angiotensin I. The drug is effective in treating problems such as high blood pressure, heart failure. The drug inhibits the enzyme renin secreted by the kidneys, constricting endogenous blood vessels and promoting the secretion of aldosterone in the adrenal cortex.
Captopril reduces peripheral arterial obstruction but does not affect cardiac output.
Besides, through the ability to reduce myocardial infarction, Captopril drug prevents the process of atherosclerosis. Patients who take their medication as directed may have a reduced mortality rate. Therefore, it is necessary to detect and use drugs early before myocardial infarction becomes acute.
2. Dosage and how to use Captopril
2.1 Dosage of Captopril is prescribed with specific instructions from a doctor. Usually patients will use 25mg / time and use 2-3 times a day. When first using the dose may be lower depending on the health condition. After a while, the doctor will consider adjusting the dose to 50mg if it is not effective. Do not exceed 150 mg/day per patient.
Reduce blood pressure in a few hours: use 12.5 - 25 mg / time per day 1-2 times about 30 - 60 minutes apart. Patients with impaired kidney filtering capacity take 12.5-25mg/time divided into 3 times daily. The specific dose is determined by the creatinine clearance. Heart failure use 6.25 - 50mg / time. Use twice a day Left ventricular dysfunction causing myocardial infarction use the same as heart failure patients but increase to 3 times / day. Diabetics use 25mg / time and 3 times a day Children use at the rate of 0.3mg / kg. Use 3 times a day, the dose can be adjusted and increased after 8-24 hours depending on the variable. This dosage is for reference only. Patients should not use it on their own and only use the drug when prescribed by a professional doctor. .
2.2 Dealing with overdose Patients who take more than the prescribed dose will experience symptoms such as headache, fever, low blood pressure.. In this situation, you should discuss with your doctor for appropriate indications. fit.
When taking you may encounter problems with forgetting doses and need to take the medicine as soon as you remember. If it is close to the time of your next dose, you can skip the missed dose.
3. Be careful when using Captopril 25mg
Information about the drug will be prescribed by the doctor for instructions for use. However, you should still be aware of some contraindications and cases where you need to be careful when taking the drug to protect your health:
3.1 Cases of contraindications to using Captopril Patients with a history of swelling of the blood vessels Patients who have recently recovered from myocardial infarction Patients with renal artery stenosis Aortic stenosis or mitral valve stenosis, especially myocardial obstruction Women who are pregnant or have small children 3.2 Objects to be cautious when Captopril is prescribed for some patients with kidney failure, hemodialysis, and electrolyte loss, so be careful when taking this drug. The drug can cause a patient to experience a rapid drop in blood pressure. Also, Captopril can cause a false-positive reaction if the urine is tested for acetone.
During the first 3 months and the last 3 months of pregnancy, if a pregnant woman takes Captopril, it will seriously affect the development of the fetus. Babies can be born with birth defects or have some symptoms such as low blood pressure, kidney failure, even more dangerous, death.
4. Undesirable side effects of Captopril
Usually patients taking the drug may experience some problems such as dizziness, itching, rash. In rare cases, symptoms of rapid hypotension, loss of taste, stomatitis, gastritis, abdominal pain, epigastric pain have been reported.
In some other studies, patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the drug also pose a health hazard. Although rare, you need to pay attention to the following symptoms for early detection and timely treatment:
Muscle pain Increased eosinophils Lymph nodes Weight loss Angioedema Blistering of lips and tongue Loss of voice Swelling Limbs Hyperphotophobia Rash Inflammation of the skin leading to flaking Pancreatitis Jaundice Impaired kidney function or damage Increased blood potassium levels Depression
5. But interactions should be noted when using Captopril
Captopril can interact with some drugs, so you need to be careful not to use it together with Captopril
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, especially Indomethacin, will reduce the ability to treat hypertension. Lithium causes this drug to become toxic and persists in the serum. Drugs that increase sensation in patients with neurological diseases will affect the antihypertensive effect of Captopril Non-potassium-reducing diuretics increase potassium levels in the blood. Captopril is on the prescription list, so your doctor will usually give you specific instructions on the drug.. However, you should give full information about your history of allergies, past illnesses and current prescriptions. Based on the provided data, the doctor will give the best prognosis for effective treatment.
Captopril 25 mg is a medicine for the treatment of diseases related to the circulatory system. During use, you need to read the instructions carefully to understand how to use and be careful for users. In addition, the doctor and pharmacist will also give detailed instructions on how to take the medicine. In case of abnormal health symptoms, you should quickly go to the hospital for examination and treatment.
Hopefully, the above sharing will help you better understand how to use Captopril 25mg in the treatment of diseases.
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