Indications
Mild-to-moderate hypertension: used alongside thiazide therapy in patients who have not responded adequately to thiazide treatment alone. Severe hypertension: used where standard therapy has failed. Congestive heart failure: Acetor is indicated for the treatment of congestive heart failure. It should be used together with diuretics and, where appropriate, digitalis.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Captopril is a sulfhydryl-containing analog of proline that works as an antihypertensive. It blocks angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), which lowers levels of angiotensin II, raises plasma renin activity, and reduces aldosterone secretion. In fasting healthy individuals or hypertensive patients, about 60-75% of an oral dose is absorbed quickly from the GI tract. Over 95% of the dose is eliminated by the kidneys, partly as unchanged drug (45-50%) and partly as metabolites.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
No data exist on use in pregnant women, so the drug's risk cannot be confirmed. Because serious reactions may occur in a nursing infant, a decision should be made either to stop breastfeeding or to stop the medicine.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.