captopril (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Capoten, Captoril

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatricGeriatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

tablet

  • 12.5mg
  • 25mg
  • 50mg
  • 100mg

Acute Hypertension

12.5-25 mg PO; may repeat PRN

Hypertension (Alone or with Thiazide)

Initial: 25 mg PO q8-12hr, increase gradually based on response (may start lower in some patients)

Maintenance: 25-150 mg PO q8-12hr

450 mg/day maximum

Congestive Heart Failure (With Diuretics and Digitalis)

Initial: 6.25-12.5 mg PO q8hr in conjunction with cardiac glycoside and diuretic therapy

Target therapy: 50 mg q8hr

450 mg/day maximum

Left Ventricular Dysfunction After Myocardial Infarction

6.25 mg PO initially followed by 12.5 mg q8hr

Increase to 25 mg PO q8hr over next few days; THEN

Target dose: 50 mg PO q8hr

Diabetic Nephropathy

25 mg PO q8hr

Dosing Considerations

Beneficial for many patients at risk for heart disease; reduces risk of MI, stroke, diabetic nephropathy , microalbuminuria, new onset DM

Consider starting an ACE inhibitor in high-risk patients, even if no HTN or CHF

May prolong survival in CHF, may preserve renal function in DM

May help to prevent migraine HA

Good choice in hyperlipidemia patients

Requires weeks for full effect; to start, use low dose and titrate every 1-2wk

Administration

Take on an empty stomach

Dosage Forms & Strengths

tablet

  • 12.5mg
  • 25mg
  • 50mg
  • 100mg

Hypertension (Off-label)

Neonates: 0.05-0.1 mg/kg/dose q8-24hr, titrate dose up to 0.5 mg/kg/dose q6-24hr  

Infants: 0.15-0.3 mg/kg/dose; titrate dose upward to maximum 6 mg/kg/day in 1-4 divided doses; 2.5-6 mg/kg/day usually required

Children: 0.3-0.5 mg/kg/dose; titrate to maximum 6 mg/kg/day divided q6-12hr

Older children: 6.25-12.5 mg/dose q12-24hr; titrate to no more than 6 mg/kg/day divided q6-12hr

Adolescents: 12.5-25 mg/dose q8-12hr; may increase by 25 mg/dose q1-2Weeks to maximum 450 mg/day

Other Information

Take on an empty stomach

Acute hypertension

12.5-25 mg PO; may repeat PRN

Hypertension (alone or with thiazide)

Initial: 25 mg PO q8-12hr, increase gradually based on response (may start lower in some patients)

Maintenance: 25-150 mg PO q8-12hr

450 mg/day maximum

Congestive heart failure (with diuretics and digitalis)

Initial: 6.25-12.5 mg PO q8hr in conjunction with cardiac glycoside and diuretic therapy

Target therapy: 50 mg q8hr

450 mg/day maximum

Left ventricular dysfunction after myocardial infarction

6.25 mg PO initially followed by 12.5 mg q8hr

Increase to 25 mg PO q8hr over next few days; THEN

Target dose: 50 mg PO q8hr

Diabetic nephropathy

25 mg PO q8hr

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            • aliskiren

              captopril decreases effects of aliskiren by Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Comment: Aliskiren use contraindicated with ACE-inhibitors in patients with diabetes; avoid coadministration with ACE-inhibitors if GFR. In patients who are elderly, volume-depleted (including those on diuretic therapy), or with compromised renal function, coadministration of ACE-inhibitors with drugs that affect RAAS may increase the risk of renal impairment (including acute renal failure) and cause loss of antihypertensive effect. Monitor renal function periodically.

            • sacubitril/valsartan

              sacubitril/valsartan, captopril. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Comment: Coadministration of neprilysin inhibitors (eg, sacubitril) with ACE inhibitors may increase angioedema risk; do not administer ACE inhibitors within 36 hr of switching to or from sacubitril/valsartan.

            Serious - Use Alternative (45)

            • aliskiren

              aliskiren, captopril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Aliskiren use contraindicated with ACEIs in patients with diabetes. Avoid coadministration with ACEIs if CrCl<60mL/min.

            • allopurinol

              captopril, allopurinol. Mechanism: unknown. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of anaphylaxis, Stevens Johnson syndrome.

              captopril increases toxicity of allopurinol by Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. May increase risk for allergic or hypersensitivity reactions to allopurinol Monitor for symptoms of hypersensitivty reactions if both drugs must be used together.

            • aspirin

              aspirin, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • aspirin rectal

              aspirin rectal, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • azilsartan

              azilsartan, captopril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system increases risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment.

            • candesartan

              candesartan, captopril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system increases risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment.

            • celecoxib

              celecoxib, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • choline magnesium trisalicylate

              choline magnesium trisalicylate, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • dacomitinib

              dacomitinib will increase the level or effect of captopril by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use with CYP2D6 substrates where minimal increases in concentration of the CYP2D6 substrate may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities.

            • diclofenac

              diclofenac, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • diflunisal

              diflunisal, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • eprosartan

              eprosartan, captopril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system increases risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment.

            • etodolac

              etodolac, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • fenoprofen

              fenoprofen, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • flurbiprofen

              flurbiprofen, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • givosiran

              givosiran will increase the level or effect of captopril by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP2D6 substrates with givosiran. If unavoidable, decrease the CYP2D6 substrate dosage in accordance with approved product labeling.

            • ibuprofen

              ibuprofen, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • ibuprofen IV

              ibuprofen IV, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • indomethacin

              indomethacin, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • irbesartan

              irbesartan, captopril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system increases risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment.

            • iron dextran complex

              captopril increases toxicity of iron dextran complex by Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. ACE inhibitors may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of iron dextran complex, specifically anaphylactic type reactions.

            • ketoprofen

              ketoprofen, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • ketorolac

              ketorolac, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • ketorolac intranasal

              ketorolac intranasal, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • lanthanum carbonate

              lanthanum carbonate decreases levels of captopril by cation binding in GI tract. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Administer ACE inhibitor at least 2 hr before or after lanthanum.

            • lofexidine

              lofexidine, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with other drugs that decrease pulse or blood pressure to mitigate risk of excessive bradycardia and hypotension.

            • losartan

              losartan, captopril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system increases risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment.

            • meclofenamate

              meclofenamate, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • mefenamic acid

              mefenamic acid, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • meloxicam

              meloxicam, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • nabumetone

              nabumetone, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • naproxen

              naproxen, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • olmesartan

              olmesartan, captopril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system increases risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment.

            • oxaprozin

              oxaprozin, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • piroxicam

              piroxicam, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • pregabalin

              captopril, pregabalin. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Coadministration results in additive risk of developing angioedema of face, mouth, and neck. Angioedema may result in respiratory compromise.

            • sacubitril/valsartan

              sacubitril/valsartan, captopril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system increases risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment.

            • salsalate

              salsalate, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • sodium phosphates, IV

              captopril, sodium phosphates, IV. Either increases toxicity of the other by Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. ACE Inhibitors may enhance nephrotoxic effects of sodium phosphate.

            • sulindac

              sulindac, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • telmisartan

              telmisartan, captopril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system increases risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment.

            • tolmetin

              tolmetin, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

            • topotecan

              captopril will increase the level or effect of topotecan by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Product labeling for PO topotecan recommends avoiding concomitant use of P-gp inhibitors; the interaction with IV topotecan may be less severe but is still likely of clinical significance

            • valsartan

              valsartan, captopril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system increases risks of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment.

            • venetoclax

              captopril will increase the level or effect of venetoclax by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If a P-gp inhibitor must be used, reduce the venetoclax dose by at least 50%. Monitor more closely for signs of venetoclax toxicities.

            Monitor Closely (194)

            • abiraterone

              abiraterone increases levels of captopril by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid coadministration of abiraterone with substrates of CYP2D6. If alternative therapy cannot be used, exercise caution and consider a dose reduction of the CYP2D6 substrate.

            • albiglutide

              captopril increases effects of albiglutide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. ACE inhibitors may increase hypoglycemic effect. Monitor glycemic control especially during the first month of treatment with an ACE inhibitor. .

            • aldesleukin

              aldesleukin, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • alfuzosin

              captopril, alfuzosin. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Exaggerated first dose hypotensive response.

              alfuzosin increases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs decrease blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • alogliptin

              alogliptin increases toxicity of captopril by Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of advers/toxic effects, specifically increased risk of angioedema.

            • aluminum hydroxide

              aluminum hydroxide decreases effects of captopril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Aluminum hydroxide may decrease absorption of captopril.

            • amifostine

              amifostine, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with blood pressure lowering agents may increase the risk and severity of hypotension associated with amifostine. When amifostine is used at chemotherapeutic doses, withhold blood pressure lowering medications for 24 hr prior to amifostine; if blood pressure lowering medication cannot be withheld, do not administer amifostine.

            • amiloride

              captopril, amiloride. Either increases toxicity of the other by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor potassium and blood pressure.

            • amiodarone

              amiodarone, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • amobarbital

              amobarbital increases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • amphotericin B cholesteryl sulfate

              amphotericin B cholesteryl sulfate, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • amphotericin B deoxycholate

              amphotericin B deoxycholate, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • amphotericin B liposomal

              amphotericin B liposomal, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • amphotericin B phospholipid complex

              amphotericin B phospholipid complex, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • amyl nitrite

              amyl nitrite, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • apomorphine

              apomorphine, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • aprotinin

              aprotinin decreases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Aprotinin may diminish the blood pressure lowering effects of ACE Inhibitors. Monitor blood pressure.

            • aripiprazole

              aripiprazole, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • arsenic trioxide

              arsenic trioxide, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • asenapine

              captopril, asenapine. Either increases effects of the other by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • aspirin

              captopril, aspirin. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly with high dose aspirin, elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate

              aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate decreases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.

              captopril, aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • avanafil

              avanafil increases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

            • azathioprine

              captopril, azathioprine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of neutropenia.

            • bendroflumethiazide

              bendroflumethiazide, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity. Monitor blood pressure and renal function.

            • bortezomib

              bortezomib, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • bretylium

              captopril, bretylium. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Each drug may cause hypotension.

            • brexpiprazole

              brexpiprazole, captopril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • bromocriptine

              bromocriptine, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • bumetanide

              captopril, bumetanide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of acute hypotension, renal insufficiency.

            • bupivacaine

              bupivacaine, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • butabarbital

              butabarbital, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • butalbital

              butalbital, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced hypotensive effects.

            • calcium carbonate

              calcium carbonate decreases effects of captopril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Calcium carbonate may decrease absorption of captopril.

            • canagliflozin

              captopril and canagliflozin both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor potassium

            • carbidopa

              carbidopa increases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Therapy with carbidopa, given with or without levodopa or carbidopa-levodopa combination products, is started, dosage adjustment of the antihypertensive drug may be required.

            • cariprazine

              cariprazine, captopril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • celecoxib

              captopril, celecoxib. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • chlorothiazide

              captopril, chlorothiazide. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity. Monitor blood pressure and renal function.

            • chlorpropamide

              captopril increases effects of chlorpropamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • chlorthalidone

              captopril, chlorthalidone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity. Monitor blood pressure and renal function.

            • choline magnesium trisalicylate

              captopril, choline magnesium trisalicylate. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • ciprofloxacin

              captopril increases toxicity of ciprofloxacin by Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. ACE Inhibitors increase arrhythmogenic potential of ciprofloxacin. Monitor ECG and QT interval.

            • clomipramine

              clomipramine, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • clozapine

              clozapine increases toxicity of captopril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • conivaptan

              conivaptan, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of hypotension.

            • dalteparin

              dalteparin increases toxicity of captopril by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Low molecular weight heparins may suppress adrenal aldosterone secretion, which can potentially cause hyperkalemia.

            • desvenlafaxine

              desvenlafaxine will increase the level or effect of captopril by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Desvenlafaxine inhibits CYP2D6; with higher desvenlafaxine doses (ie, 400 mg) decrease the CYP2D6 substrate dose by up to 50%; no dosage adjustment needed with desvenlafaxine doses <100 mg

            • dexmedetomidine

              dexmedetomidine, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • dexmethylphenidate

              dexmethylphenidate decreases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Methylphenidate may diminish antihypertensive effect of captopril.

            • dextroamphetamine

              dextroamphetamine decreases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Dextroamphetamine may decrease the antihypertensive effects of ACE Inhibitors.

            • diazoxide

              diazoxide, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • diclofenac

              captopril, diclofenac. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • diflunisal

              captopril, diflunisal. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • digoxin

              captopril increases levels of digoxin by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • doxazosin

              captopril, doxazosin. Either increases effects of the other by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Exaggerated first dose hypotensive response. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • drospirenone

              captopril, drospirenone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.

            • duloxetine

              captopril increases effects of duloxetine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Blood pressure lowering drugs may enhance the hypotensive effect of duloxetine. Monitor blood pressure.

            • eliglustat

              eliglustat increases levels of captopril by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor therapeutic drug concentrations, as indicated, or consider reducing the dosage of the concomitant drug and titrate to clinical effect.

            • elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

              elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF increases levels of captopril by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cobicistat is a CYP2D6 inhibitor; caution with CYP2D6 substrates for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events.

            • enoxaparin

              enoxaparin increases toxicity of captopril by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Low molecular weight heparins may suppress adrenal aldosterone secretion, which can potentially cause hyperkalemia.

            • eplerenone

              captopril, eplerenone. Either increases toxicity of the other by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia. Monitor potassium.

            • epoprostenol

              epoprostenol, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • ethacrynic acid

              captopril, ethacrynic acid. Either increases toxicity of the other by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of acute hypotension, renal insufficiency.

            • etodolac

              captopril, etodolac. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • everolimus

              captopril, everolimus. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration increases risk of angioedema.

            • exenatide injectable solution

              captopril increases effects of exenatide injectable solution by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: ACE inhibitors may increase hypoglycemic effect. Monitor glycemic control especially during the first month of treatment with an ACE inhibitor. .

            • exenatide injectable suspension

              captopril increases effects of exenatide injectable suspension by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: ACE inhibitors may increase hypoglycemic effect. Monitor glycemic control especially during the first month of treatment with an ACE inhibitor.

            • fedratinib

              fedratinib will increase the level or effect of captopril by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP2D6 substrates as necessary.

            • fenoprofen

              captopril, fenoprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • ferric gluconate

              captopril increases toxicity of ferric gluconate by Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. May enhance adverse/toxic effects of ferric gluconate.

            • finerenone

              captopril and finerenone both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Finerenone dose adjustment based on current serum potassium concentration. Monitor serum potassium and adjust finerenone dose as described in the prescribing information as necessary.

            • flurbiprofen

              captopril, flurbiprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • furosemide

              captopril, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of acute hypotension, renal insufficiency.

            • glimepiride

              captopril increases effects of glimepiride by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood glucose. Monitor blood glucose.

            • glipizide

              captopril increases effects of glipizide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood glucose. Monitor blood glucose.

            • glyburide

              captopril increases effects of glyburide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood glucose. Monitor blood glucose.

            • gold sodium thiomalate

              captopril, gold sodium thiomalate. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Combo of ACE inhibitors and injectable gold has caused rare cases of nitritoid reaction (flushing, N/V, hypot'n).

            • heparin

              heparin increases toxicity of captopril by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Low molecular weight heparins may suppress adrenal aldosterone secretion, which can potentially cause hyperkalemia.

            • hydrochlorothiazide

              captopril, hydrochlorothiazide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity. Monitor blood pressure and renal function.

            • ibuprofen

              captopril, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • ibuprofen IV

              captopril, ibuprofen IV. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • icatibant

              icatibant decreases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Icatibant has potential to have a pharmacodynamic interaction with ACE inhibitors where it may attenuate the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors.

            • iloperidone

              iloperidone, captopril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • iloprost

              iloprost, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • indapamide

              indapamide, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity. Monitor blood pressure and renal function.

            • indomethacin

              captopril, indomethacin. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • insulin aspart

              captopril increases effects of insulin aspart by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood glucose. Monitor blood glucose.

            • insulin degludec

              captopril, insulin degludec. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs decrease blood glucose. Monitor blood glucose.

            • insulin degludec/insulin aspart

              captopril, insulin degludec/insulin aspart. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs decrease blood glucose. Monitor blood glucose.

            • insulin detemir

              captopril increases effects of insulin detemir by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs decrease blood glucose. Monitor blood glucose.

            • insulin glargine

              captopril increases effects of insulin glargine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs decrease blood glucose. Monitor blood glucose.

            • insulin glulisine

              captopril increases effects of insulin glulisine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs decrease blood glucose. Monitor blood glucose.

            • insulin inhaled

              captopril, insulin inhaled. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs decrease blood glucose. Monitor blood glucose.

            • insulin lispro

              captopril increases effects of insulin lispro by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood glucose. Monitor blood glucose.

            • insulin NPH

              captopril increases effects of insulin NPH by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood glucose. Monitor blood glucose.

            • insulin regular human

              captopril increases effects of insulin regular human by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs decrease blood glucose. Monitor blood glucose.

            • isocarboxazid

              isocarboxazid, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • isoflurane

              isoflurane, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • isosorbide dinitrate

              isosorbide dinitrate, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • isosorbide mononitrate

              isosorbide mononitrate, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • ketoprofen

              captopril, ketoprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • ketorolac

              captopril, ketorolac. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • ketorolac intranasal

              captopril, ketorolac intranasal. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • levodopa

              levodopa increases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider decreasing dosage of antihypertensive agent.

              captopril, levodopa. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • linagliptin

              linagliptin increases toxicity of captopril by Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased adverse/toxic effects, specifically, increased risk of angioedema.

            • liraglutide

              captopril increases effects of liraglutide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. ACE inhibitors may increase hypoglycemic effect. Monitor glycemic control especially during the first month of treatment with an ACE inhibitor. .

            • lisdexamfetamine

              lisdexamfetamine decreases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lisdexamfetamine may decrease antihypertensive effects of ACE Inhibitors.

            • lithium

              captopril increases toxicity of lithium by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. ACE inhibitor induced Na+ depletion may increase reabsorption of lithium from renal tubule. Monitor lithium levels.

            • lorcaserin

              lorcaserin will increase the level or effect of captopril by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lurasidone

              lurasidone increases effects of captopril by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Potential for increased risk of hypotension with concurrent use. Monitor blood pressure and adjust dose of antihypertensive agent as needed.

            • magnesium salicylate

              captopril, magnesium salicylate. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • maraviroc

              maraviroc, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of orthostatic hypotension.

            • meclofenamate

              captopril, meclofenamate. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • mefenamic acid

              captopril, mefenamic acid. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • meloxicam

              captopril, meloxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • metformin

              captopril increases toxicity of metformin by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk for hypoglycemia and lactic acidosis.

            • methamphetamine

              methamphetamine decreases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Methamphetamine may decrease the antihypertensive effects of ACE Inhibitors. Monitor blood pressure.

            • methohexital

              methohexital, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • methyclothiazide

              captopril, methyclothiazide. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity. Monitor blood pressure and renal function.

            • methylphenidate

              methylphenidate will decrease the level or effect of captopril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Methylphenidate may diminish antihypertensive effects. Monitor BP.

            • methylphenidate transdermal

              methylphenidate transdermal decreases effects of captopril by anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • metolazone

              metolazone, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity. Monitor blood pressure and renal function.

            • mipomersen

              mipomersen, captopril. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Both drugs have potential to increase hepatic enzymes; monitor LFTs.

            • mirabegron

              mirabegron will increase the level or effect of captopril by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • morphine

              morphine, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood ressure.

            • moxisylyte

              captopril, moxisylyte. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Exaggerated first dose hypotensive response.

            • nabumetone

              captopril, nabumetone. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • naproxen

              captopril, naproxen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • nesiritide

              nesiritide, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive hypotensive effects.

            • nitric oxide gas

              nitric oxide gas, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • nitroglycerin PO

              nitroglycerin PO, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • nitroglycerin rectal

              nitroglycerin rectal, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Observe for possible additive hypotensive effects during concomitant use. .

            • obinutuzumab

              obinutuzumab, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • olanzapine

              olanzapine, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • oxaprozin

              captopril, oxaprozin. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • paliperidone

              paliperidone, captopril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • pentobarbital

              pentobarbital, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • pentoxifylline

              pentoxifylline, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • phendimetrazine

              phendimetrazine decreases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Phendimetrazine may decrease the antihypertensive effects of ACE Inhibitors.

            • phenelzine

              phenelzine, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • phenobarbital

              phenobarbital, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • phenoxybenzamine

              captopril, phenoxybenzamine. Either increases effects of the other by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Exaggerated first dose hypotensive response. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • phentermine

              phentermine decreases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Phentermine may decrease the antihypertensive effect of ACE Inhibitors.

            • phentolamine

              captopril, phentolamine. Either increases effects of the other by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Exaggerated first dose hypotensive response. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • piroxicam

              captopril, piroxicam. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • potassium acid phosphate

              captopril increases levels of potassium acid phosphate by decreasing elimination. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.

            • potassium chloride

              captopril increases levels of potassium chloride by decreasing elimination. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.

              potassium chloride increases toxicity of captopril by Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Both drugs increase potassium. Monitor potassium.

            • potassium citrate

              captopril increases levels of potassium citrate by decreasing elimination. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.

            • potassium citrate/citric acid

              captopril and potassium citrate/citric acid both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia. Monitor potassium.

            • potassium iodide

              potassium iodide and captopril both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. Potassium salts may increase the hyperkalemic effects of ACE inhibitors; the effect may be the result of aldosterone suppression in patients receiving ACE inhibitors.

            • potassium phosphates, IV

              captopril and potassium phosphates, IV both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia. Monitor potassium.

            • prazosin

              captopril, prazosin. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Exaggerated first dose hypotensive response.

            • propofol

              propofol, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • quetiapine

              quetiapine, captopril. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • rasagiline

              rasagiline, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • remifentanil

              remifentanil, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • riociguat

              riociguat increases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • rolapitant

              rolapitant will increase the level or effect of captopril by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Rolapitant may increase plasma concentrations of CYP2D6 substrates for at least 28 days following rolapitant administration.

            • ropinirole

              ropinirole, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • ropivacaine

              ropivacaine increases effects of captopril by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • salsalate

              captopril, salsalate. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • saxagliptin

              saxagliptin increases toxicity of captopril by Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of adverse/toxic effects, specifically increased risk of angioedema.

            • secobarbital

              secobarbital, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor bllod pressure.

            • selegiline

              selegiline, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate

              serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate decreases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Methylphenidate may diminish antihypertensive effect of captopril.

            • sevoflurane

              sevoflurane increases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • sildenafil

              sildenafil, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • silodosin

              captopril, silodosin. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Exaggerated first dose hypotensive response.

            • sirolimus

              captopril, sirolimus. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration increases risk of angioedema.

            • sitagliptin

              sitagliptin, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of adverse/toxic effects, specifically increased risk of angioedema.

            • sodium bicarbonate

              sodium bicarbonate decreases effects of captopril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Sodium bicarbonate may decrease absorption of captopril.

            • sodium citrate/citric acid

              sodium citrate/citric acid decreases effects of captopril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Sodium citrate/citric acid may decrease absorption of captopril.

            • sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride

              sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride increases toxicity of captopril by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration with medications that cause fluid and electrolyte abnormalities may increase the risk of adverse events of seizure, arrhythmias, and renal impairment.

            • sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate

              sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate increases toxicity of captopril by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration with medications that cause fluid and electrolyte abnormalities may increase the risk of adverse events of seizure, arrhythmias, and renal impairment.

            • spironolactone

              captopril, spironolactone. Either increases toxicity of the other by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Risk of hyperkalemia. Monitor blood pressure and potassium.

            • sufentanil

              sufentanil, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • sulfasalazine

              sulfasalazine decreases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.

              captopril, sulfasalazine. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • sulindac

              captopril, sulindac. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • synthetic human angiotensin II

              captopril increases effects of synthetic human angiotensin II by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tadalafil

              tadalafil increases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.

            • temsirolimus

              captopril, temsirolimus. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration increases risk of angioedema.

            • terazosin

              captopril, terazosin. Either increases effects of the other by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Exaggerated first dose hypotensive response. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • terbinafine

              terbinafine will increase the level or effect of captopril by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Assess need to reduce dose of CYP2D6-metabolized drug.

            • tolazamide

              captopril increases effects of tolazamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tolbutamide

              captopril increases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tolmetin

              captopril, tolmetin. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

            • tolvaptan

              tolvaptan, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of hyperkalemia.

            • torsemide

              captopril, torsemide. Either increases toxicity of the other by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of acute hypotension, renal insufficiency. Monitor blood pressure and renal function.

            • tranylcypromine

              tranylcypromine increases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • triamterene

              captopril, triamterene. Either increases toxicity of the other by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Increased risk of hyperkalemia. Monitor blood pressure and potassium.

            • trimethoprim

              trimethoprim and captopril both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. Trimethoprim decreases urinary potassium excretion. May cause hyperkalemia, particularly with high doses, renal insufficiency, or when combined with other drugs that cause hyperkalemia.

            • vardenafil

              vardenafil, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • voclosporin

              voclosporin and captopril both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              voclosporin, captopril. Either increases toxicity of the other by nephrotoxicity and/or ototoxicity. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with drugs associated with nephrotoxicity may increase the risk for acute and/or chronic nephrotoxicity.

            Minor (32)

            • agrimony

              agrimony increases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Both drugs decrease blood glucose and blood pressure. Monitor blood glucose and blood pressure.

            • aprotinin

              aprotinin decreases effects of captopril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • brimonidine

              brimonidine increases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • capsicum

              capsicum, captopril. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increase ACE inhibitor induced cough.

            • chlorpromazine

              chlorpromazine increases effects of captopril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • clofarabine

              clofarabine, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

            • desflurane

              desflurane, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

            • dinutuximab

              dinutuximab, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

            • entecavir

              captopril, entecavir. Either increases effects of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Coadministration with drugs that reduce renal function or compete for active tubular secretion may increase serum concentrations of either entecavir or the coadministered drug.

            • fluphenazine

              fluphenazine increases effects of captopril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • imipramine

              imipramine, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

            • iron sucrose

              iron sucrose, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

            • lornoxicam

              lornoxicam decreases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • maitake

              maitake increases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Both drugs decrease blood glucose and blood pressure. Monitor blood glucose and blood pressure.

            • nabilone

              nabilone, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

            • paclitaxel

              paclitaxel, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

            • patiromer

              patiromer, captopril. cation binding in GI tract. Minor/Significance Unknown. No observed clinically important interaction. No separation of dosing required.

            • perphenazine

              perphenazine increases effects of captopril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • probenecid

              probenecid increases effects of captopril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • prochlorperazine

              prochlorperazine increases effects of captopril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • promazine

              promazine increases effects of captopril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • promethazine

              promethazine increases effects of captopril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • reishi

              reishi increases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • rotigotine

              rotigotine, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

            • salicylates (non-asa)

              salicylates (non-asa) decreases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • tamsulosin

              tamsulosin, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

            • thalidomide

              thalidomide, captopril. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May increase risk of hypotension.

            • thioridazine

              thioridazine increases effects of captopril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • tizanidine

              tizanidine increases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypotension.

            • tolfenamic acid

              tolfenamic acid decreases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • treprostinil

              treprostinil increases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

            • trifluoperazine

              trifluoperazine increases effects of captopril by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

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            Adverse Effects

            >10%

            Hyperkalemia (1-11%)

            1-10%

            Hypersensitivity rxns (4-7%)

            Skin rash (4-7%)

            Dysgeusia (2-4%)

            Hypotension (1-2.5%)

            Pruritus (2%)

            Cough (0.5-2%)

            Chest pain (1%)

            Palpitations (1%)

            Proteinuria (1%)

            Tachycardia (1%)

            Frequency Not Defined

            Cardiac arrest

            Orthostatic hypotension

            Ataxia

            Confusion

            Depression

            Somnolence

            Angioedema

            Photosensitivity

            Neutropenia

            ARF if renal artery stenosis

            Renal impairment

            Impotence

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            Black Box Warnings

            Discontinue as soon as possible when pregnancy detected; affects renin-angiotensin system causing oligohydramnios, which may result in fetal injury and/or death

            Contraindications

            Hypersensitivity to ACE inhibitors

            Anuria

            History of ACEI-induced angioedema

            Hereditary or idiopathic angioedema

            Coadministration of neprilysin inhibitors (eg, sacubitril) with ACE inhibitors may increase angioedema risk; do not administer ACE inhibitors within 36 hr of switching to or from sacubitril/valsartan

            Bilateral renal artery stenosis

            Do not coadminister with aliskiren in patients with diabetes mellitus or with renal impairment (ie, GFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m²)

            Cautions

            Aortic stenosis/hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, hypotension, biliary cirrhosis or biliary obstruction, myelosuppression, electrolyte imbalance, hyperuricemia or gout, SLE, hepatic or renal impairment

            Avoid concomitant use with lithium

            Less effective in African-Americans

            Excessive hypotension if concomitant diuretics or volume-depleted; start with 6.25 mg q8hr

            Risk of hyperkalemia, especially with K+ sparing diuretics

            Dual blockade of the renin angiotensin system with ARBs, ACE inhibitors, or aliskiren associated with increased risk for hypotension, hyperkalemia, and renal function changes (including acute renal failure) compared to monotherapy

            Blood levels don't correlate with BP response

            Food decreases absorption

            ACE inhibition also causes increased bradykinin levels which putatively mediates angioedema

            Coadministration with mTOR inhibitors (eg, temsirolimus, everolimus, sirolimus) may increase risk for angioedema

            Intestinal angioedema, that presented with abdominal pain, reported in patients treated with ACE inhibitors

            Neutropenia (<1000/mm³ with myeloid hypoplasia reported with captopril; risk is dependent on clinical status of patient

            Causes false positive urine acetone

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            Pregnancy & Lactation

            Pregnancy Category: C; D in 2nd & 3rd trimesters

            Discontinue as soon as pregnancy detected; during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin have been associated with fetal injury that includes hypotension, neonatal skull hypoplasia, anuria, reversible or irreversible renal failure, and death

            Lactation: enters breast milk/not recommended (AAP states compatible with nursing)

            Pregnancy Categories

            A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

            B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

            C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

            D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

            X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

            NA: Information not available.

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            Pharmacology

            Mechanism of Action

            Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors dilate arteries and veins by competitively inhibiting the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II (a potent endogenous vasoconstrictor) and by inhibiting bradykinin metabolism; these actions result in preload and afterload reductions on the heart

            ACE inhibitors also promote sodium and water excretion by inhibiting angiotensin-II induced aldosterone secretion; elevation in potassium may also be observed

            ACE inhibitors also elicit renoprotective effects through vasodilation of renal arterioles

            ACE inhibitors reduce cardiac and vascular remodeling associated with chronic hypertension, heart failure, and myocardial infarction

            Pharmacokinetics

            Half-life: 1.9 hr (healthy); 2.06 (heart failure); 20-40 hr (anuria); significantly increase in CrCl <20 mL/min

            Onset: PO: initial response: 15-30 min; peak response: 60-90 min

            Duration: PO (multiple dose): 8-12 hr

            Peak plasma time: PO: 0.5-1.5 hr

            Therapeutic range: 0.05-0.5 mcg/mL

            Bioavailability: 70-75%

            Protein bound: 25-30%

            Vd: 0.7 L/kg

            Metabolism: liver (50%)

            Metabolites: captopril-cysteine disulfide (inactive)

            Total body clearance: 0.8 L/kg/hr

            Renal clearance: 0.4 L/kg/hr

            Excretion: mainly urine (95%)

            Dialyzable: Yes (HD)

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            Patient Education
            captopril oral

            CAPTOPRIL - ORAL

            (KAP-toe-pril)

            COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Capoten

            WARNING: This drug can cause serious (possibly fatal) harm to an unborn baby if used during pregnancy. It is important to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication. Consult your doctor for more details and to discuss the use of reliable forms of birth control while taking this medication. If you are planning pregnancy, become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away.

            USES: Captopril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure, protect the kidneys from harm due to diabetes, and to improve survival after a heart attack.Captopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

            HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth on an empty stomach (at least 1 hour before meals) as directed by your doctor, usually two to three times a day.The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day. Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick.For the treatment of high blood pressure, it may take up to 2 weeks before you get the full benefit of this medication. For the treatment of heart failure, it may take weeks to months before you get the full benefit of this medication. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens (such as your blood pressure readings remain high or increase).

            SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, lightheadedness, or loss of taste may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. Dry cough may also occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: fainting, fast heartbeat, symptoms of a high potassium blood level (such as muscle weakness, slow/irregular heartbeat), signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go away, fever, chills), cloudy urine.Although captopril may be used to prevent kidney problems or treat people who have kidney problems, it may also rarely cause serious kidney problems or make them worse. Your doctor will check your kidney function while you are taking captopril. Tell your doctor right away if you have any signs of kidney problems such as a change in the amount of urine.This drug may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver problems. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any of the following serious side effects: nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine, severe stomach/abdominal pain.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

            PRECAUTIONS: Before taking captopril, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other ACE inhibitors (such as lisinopril); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: history of an allergic reaction that included swelling of the face/lips/tongue/throat (angioedema), blood filtering procedures (such as LDL apheresis, dialysis), collagen vascular disease (such as lupus, scleroderma), high level of potassium in the blood.This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.Too much sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting may cause dehydration and increase your risk of lightheadedness. Report prolonged diarrhea or vomiting to your doctor. Be sure to drink enough fluids to prevent dehydration unless your doctor directs you otherwise.Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).This product may increase your potassium levels. Before using potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium, consult your doctor or pharmacist.Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, including dizziness and increases in potassium level.Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You should not become pregnant while using captopril. Captopril may harm an unborn baby. If you become pregnant, talk to your doctor right away about the risks and benefits of this medication. (See also Warning section.)This medication passes into breast milk but is unlikely to harm a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

            DRUG INTERACTIONS: See also Precautions section.Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.Some products that may interact with this drug include: aliskiren, certain drugs that weaken the immune system/increase the risk of infection (such as everolimus, sirolimus), lithium, drugs that may increase the level of potassium in the blood (such as ARBs including losartan/valsartan, birth control pills containing drospirenone), sacubitril.Some products have ingredients that could raise your blood pressure or worsen your heart failure. Tell your pharmacist what products you are using, and ask how to use them safely (especially cough-and-cold products, diet aids, or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen/naproxen).A very serious reaction may occur if you are getting injections for bee/wasp sting allergy (desensitization) and are also taking captopril. Make sure all your doctors know which medicines you are using.This medication may interfere with certain lab tests (such as acetone urine test), possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.

            OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe dizziness, fainting, fast heartbeat.

            NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.Lifestyle changes such as stress reduction programs, exercise and dietary changes may increase the effectiveness of this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about lifestyle changes that might benefit you.Lab and/or medical tests (such as kidney function, potassium levels) should be done while you are taking this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.Check your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Learn how to monitor your own blood pressure at home, and share the results with your doctor.

            MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

            STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. It is normal for the drug to have a slight sulfur-like odor. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

            Information last revised July 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.

            IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

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