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Indications & Uses
Cardopril is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Mild to moderate hypertension: The starting dose is 12.5 mg twice daily. The usual maintenance dose is 25 mg twice daily. This may be increased step by step, at intervals of two to four weeks, until a satisfactory response is reached, up to a maximum of 50 mg twice daily. Severe hypertension: The starting dose is 12.5 mg twice daily. The dose may be increased step by step to a maximum of 50 mg three times daily. Heart failure: A starting dose of 6.25 mg or 12.5 mg may reduce the brief drop in blood pressure that can occur at first. The usual maintenance dose is 25 mg three times a day. The usual maximum dose is 150 mg daily. Captopril must be taken 1 hour before meals to ensure maximum absorption. Use in children: Safety and effectiveness in paediatric patients have not been established.
Side Effects
Side effects may include low white blood cell count, anaemia, protein in the urine, low blood pressure, fast heartbeat, and rashes, which are usually itchy. Stomach irritation and abdominal pain may also occur.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Kidney function should be checked before starting Acetor and at suitable intervals during treatment. Acetor should not normally be given to patients with impaired kidney function, and it should not be used in patients with aortic stenosis or obstruction of the heart's outflow tract.
Contraindications
Captopril should not be used by anyone who has previously had a hypersensitivity reaction to it. It is contraindicated in pregnancy, and women who could become pregnant should not take it unless they are using effective contraception.