Cardiocap Tablet 25mg

About Cardiocap Tablet 25mg

Cardiocap Tablet Uses

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Heart failure management alongside other medicines
• Left ventricular dysfunction after a heart attack
• Diabetic kidney disease with protein in the urine

Cardiocap Tablet Benefits

• Relaxes blood vessels to reduce blood pressure
• Eases the heart's workload in heart failure
• Can help slow kidney damage in diabetic patients
• Short acting profile allows flexible dose adjustment

What Experts Say

Captopril belongs to the ACE inhibitor family and works by blocking the enzyme that narrows blood vessels. This relaxes the vessels and lowers blood pressure, easing the workload on the heart over time.

It is one of the shorter acting ACE inhibitors, so it is often dosed two to three times a day rather than once daily. Doctors also use it after a heart attack and in diabetic kidney disease to slow further kidney damage and protect long term organ function, especially in people who already have some level of protein loss in the urine.

The first dose can cause a noticeable drop in blood pressure in some people, so treatment often starts at a low dose under supervision. Regular blood pressure and kidney function checks are part of routine follow up during long term use, along with periodic blood potassium testing to catch any imbalance early before it becomes a problem.

Drug Class

• ACE inhibitor (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor)
• Antihypertensive agent

Cardiocap Tablet 25mg formula

• Captopril

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Cardiocap Tablet 25mg?

• Take on an empty stomach, one hour before meals, unless advised otherwise
• Usual starting dose is low and increased gradually under medical supervision
• Take at the same times each day for steady blood pressure control
• Do not stop suddenly without consulting a doctor

Drug Interactions

• Potassium Sparing Diuretics: Combined use can raise potassium to unsafe levels
• NSAIDs: Can reduce the blood pressure lowering effect and stress the kidneys
• Lithium: Captopril can raise lithium blood levels
• Other Blood Pressure Medicines: May cause an additive drop in blood pressure

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy: Avoid completely, as it can cause serious harm to the unborn baby
• Kidney Artery Narrowing: Can worsen kidney function in bilateral renal artery stenosis
• High Potassium Levels: Use cautiously as it can raise blood potassium further
• Angioedema History: Avoid if there has been prior swelling reaction to ACE inhibitors

Cardiocap Tablet 25mg Side Effects

• Dry persistent cough
• Dizziness, especially after the first dose
• Headache
• Skin rash
• Altered taste sensation
• Raised blood potassium levels

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C in a dry place away from moisture
• Keep the tablets in their original container or blister pack
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack