Capoten 50mg Tablets (20s)

Product Overview

Captopril is an oral ACE inhibitor used to lower high blood pressure and to protect the heart and kidneys in certain conditions. Available as Capoten 50 mg, it is supplied by GSK and delivered across Pakistan with home delivery options.

Key Benefits

This section explains what the medicine does.

- Lowers blood pressure by blocking angiotensin‑converting enzyme.

- Reduces strain on the heart after heart attack or in heart failure.

- Can slow progression of kidney damage in some people with diabetes.

Directions for Use

Follow a doctor’s instructions and pharmacist guidance when taking this medicine.

Adults

• Take only as prescribed by your doctor.
• Start and dose adjustments must be determined by the prescriber based on blood pressure response and kidney function.

Children (Paediatric)

• Use in children should be decided by a paediatric specialist.
• Do not give to children without specialist prescription; dosing and safety depend on age, weight and condition.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Advice for pregnant or breastfeeding patients is given here.

Pregnancy

• ACE inhibitors like captopril are generally contraindicated in pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, due to risk of serious fetal harm (including kidney damage and low amniotic fluid).
• Use only on a doctor’s advice if pregnancy is possible or confirmed.

Breastfeeding

• Small amounts pass into breast milk; effects on the infant are usually minimal but consult your doctor before use.
• Continue only under medical supervision and with monitoring of the infant if advised.

Precautions & Interactions

Important safety points and interaction risks.

Precautions

• Tell your doctor about kidney problems, salt‑depleting diuretics, high potassium, liver disease, or history of angioedema.
• Monitor blood pressure, kidney function and potassium during treatment.
• May cause dizziness when standing; avoid driving until you know how it affects you.

Major Drug & Product Interactions

• Potassium supplements or potassium‑sparing diuretics: risk of high potassium.
• NSAIDs (painkillers like ibuprofen): may reduce blood pressure effect and increase kidney risk.
• Diuretics: risk of sudden low blood pressure when starting therapy.
• Lithium: levels may rise and toxicity risk increases.
• Inform prescriber about all medicines before starting.

Adverse Effects

What you may expect and what needs urgent care.

Common Side Effects

• Dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Dry persistent cough.
• Taste disturbance (metallic taste).
• Skin rash and tiredness.

Serious Side Effects

• Swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat (angioedema) — stop and seek immediate care.
• Signs of kidney problems: low urine output, swelling, severe fatigue.
• Very low blood pressure causing fainting.
• Unexplained sore throat or fever (possible low white blood cells) — get urgent medical attention.