Capril tablet 12.5mg

About Capril tablet 12.5mg

Capril Tablet 12.5mg Uses

• High blood pressure (hypertension).
• Congestive heart failure, along with other treatment.
• Protecting the heart after a heart attack.
• Kidney protection in diabetic nephropathy.

Capril Tablet 12.5mg Benefits

• Relaxes blood vessels so blood pressure falls.
• Reduces strain on the heart in heart failure.
• Low 12.5mg strength suits first doses and older patients.

What Experts Say

Captopril blocks angiotensin converting enzyme, which lowers levels of angiotensin II, a hormone that narrows blood vessels. Vessels widen, blood pressure drops and the heart pumps with less effort. It has been used for decades and remains a low cost option for hypertension in Pakistan, though longer acting ACE inhibitors are often preferred for once daily use.

It is short acting, so it is usually taken two or three times daily. The 12.5mg strength is often used to begin treatment because the first dose can lower blood pressure sharply. Blood pressure should be checked at home or at a clinic after starting, since the first doses can be strong.

Kidney function and potassium are checked during therapy. It must not be used in pregnancy because ACE inhibitors can harm the developing baby. A dry cough is the most common reason patients switch to another class such as an ARB.

Drug Class

• ACE inhibitor.

Capril tablet 12.5mg formula

• Captopril

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Capril tablet 12.5mg?

• Take Capril Tablet 12.5mg exactly as prescribed, usually two or three times a day.
• Take about 1 hour before meals, as food lowers absorption.
• The doctor adjusts the dose slowly based on blood pressure response.
• Do not stop suddenly without medical advice.

Drug Interactions

• Potassium supplements and potassium sparing diuretics: Together they can cause dangerously high potassium.
• NSAIDs: They can reduce the blood pressure effect and strain the kidneys.
• Diuretics: Combined use may cause a strong first dose fall in blood pressure.
• Lithium: Captopril can raise lithium levels and its toxicity.
• Antidiabetic medicines: Blood sugar may drop lower, so monitor closely.

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy: ACE inhibitors can harm the unborn baby and must be avoided in pregnancy.
• Angioedema: Swelling of the face, lips or throat needs emergency care.
• Kidney and potassium: Kidney function and potassium levels can change, so blood tests are advised.
• Low blood pressure: Dizziness can occur after the first dose, so rise slowly.
• Low white cells: Rare blood count drops can occur, so report fever or sore throat.

Capril Tablet 12.5mg Side Effects

• Dry persistent cough.
• Dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Altered taste or loss of taste.
• Skin rash.
• Headache.
• Fatigue.
• High potassium.
• Facial swelling (rare, seek urgent care).

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 C in a dry place.
• Keep tablets in the original blister pack away from moisture.
• Protect from direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children.