Acetab 50Mg | 30Tab

Acetab | 30Tab

What Captopril is used for:

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

Do not take Captopril:

• If you’re allergic to the active substance, other ACE inhibitors or any other component of this medicine.
• If you have ever had a reaction which included swelling of the hands, lips face or tongue where the cause was unknown.
• If you have diabetes or impaired kidney function and you are treated with the blood pressure lowering medicine Aliskiren.
• If you are more than 3 months pregnant.

Warnings and precautions:

Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including:

• If you have liver problems.
• If you have kidney problems or are on dialysis.
• If you have heart problems, especially involving the heart valves.
• If you are taking medicines that reduce your immune system.
• If you have recently suffered from excessive diarrhea or vomiting
• If you have diabetes.
• If you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus or scleroderma.
• If you are taking Angiotension II receptor blockers or Aliskiren.

Possible side effects:

• Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if you develop rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Serious side effects:

• Angioedema characterized by swelling of the face, hands and feet, rash, and difficulty breathing.

Common side effects:

• Dizziness
• Rash

Other medicines and Captopril:

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking.

Tell your doctor especially if you are taking:

• Other ACE Inhibitors
• Medicines that lower blood pressure
• Aliskiren
• Diuretics (water pills)
• Potassium supplements
• Lithium (for mental disease)
• Medicine that suppress your immune system
• Medicines for gout
• Medicine to treat irregular heartbeat
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkiller (NSAIDS)

How to take Captopril :

• Take as indicated by your doctor.
• Take at the same time each day.
• Take with or without food.
• The usual dosing range is 6.25 – 25 mg, 2-3 times per 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 stated on the package.
• The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.