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Capoten Safety Reports
Total Capoten reports: 7.Capoten FDA safety alerts: No.
Reported hospitalizations: 4.
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Reported Capoten Side Effects: hypertension, no adverse effect, hospitalisation, accidental exposure, leishmaniasis, cerebrovascular accident, blood pressure inadequately controlled, urticaria, rash, pruritus, toxic skin eruption.
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Capoten Side Effects Report #5240428-3
Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL reported CAPOTEN problem on Feb 06, 2007. Female patient, 92 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension, blood potassium decreased and was treated with CAPOTEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure increased, feeling abnormal, hypoaesthesia, muscle twitching. CAPOTEN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HIGROTON, ALDOMET. Patient recovered.
Capoten Side Effects Report #5318505-8
CAPOTEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Apr 17, 2007. Male patient, weighting 209.4 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with CAPOTEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypertension, infusion related reaction, ischaemia. CAPOTEN dosage: 50 MG QD ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with NIFEDIPINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Capoten Side Effects Report #5345663-1
Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL reported CAPOTEN problem on May 18, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with CAPOTEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, dysgeusia, hypertension, malaise. CAPOTEN dosage: 150 MG QD ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LASIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Capoten Side Effects Report #5066820-8
CAPOTEN problem was reported by a Physician from ITALY on July 10, 2006. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with cardiac failure and was treated with CAPOTEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatitis cholestatic, toxic skin eruption. CAPOTEN dosage: 6.25 MG TID PO. During the same period patient was treated with LASIX, NITRAKET, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Capoten Side Effects Report #5084327-9
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported CAPOTEN problem on Aug 17, 2006. Female patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with CAPOTEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pruritus, rash, urticaria. CAPOTEN dosage: 6.25MG PO X1. Patient recovered.
Capoten Side Effects Report #5085757-1
CAPOTEN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Aug 11, 2006. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 187.4 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with CAPOTEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure inadequately controlled, cerebrovascular accident, leishmaniasis. CAPOTEN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CAPTOPRIL, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient recovered.
Capoten Side Effects Report #5179669-2
Physician from BRAZIL reported CAPOTEN problem on Nov 30, 2006. Male patient, child 6 years of age, weighting 41.89 lb, was treated with CAPOTEN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: accidental exposure, hospitalisation, no adverse effect. CAPOTEN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Drug Information: Captopril
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a682823.html
(kap' toe pril)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| Do not take captopril if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking captopril, call your doctor immediately. |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Captopril is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It decreases certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How should this medicine be used?
Captopril comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken two or three times a day on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take captopril exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Captopril controls high blood pressure and heart failure but does not cure them.
Continue to take captopril even if you feel well. Do not stop taking captopril without talking to your doctor.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking captopril,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to captopril or any other drugs.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially diuretics ('water pills'), lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid), other medications for high blood pressure, potassium supplements, and vitamins.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart or kidney disease or diabetes.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking captopril.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Talk to your doctor before using salt substitutes containing potassium. If your doctor prescribes a low-salt or low-sodium diet, follow these instructions carefully.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Captopril may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- dizziness or lightheadedness
- salty or metallic taste, or decreased ability to taste
- cough
- sore throat
- fever
- mouth sores
- unusual bruising
- fast heartbeat
- excessive tiredness
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- chest pain
- swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, arms, or legs
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- fainting
- rash
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your blood pressure should be checked regularly to determine your response to captopril.
Captopril tablets may have a slight sulfur odor (like rotten eggs).
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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