Captopril (brand names include: Capoten) belongs to a group of medicines known as ACE inhibitors.

Captopril is used for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension) and congestive heart failure.

Other indications include:

left ventricular dysfunction after myocardial infarction
diabetic nephropathy

Recommendations

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Take your medicine exactly as directed.

Precautions

Tell your doctor before taking Captopril, if:

you are allergic to any medicines;
you have any serious medical conditions;
you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Ingredients

Active ingredient: captopril.