Most popular quantity. Capoten (Captopril) (rINN) (pronounced /?k?pt?pr?l/) is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor) used for the treatment of hypertension and some types of congestive heart failure. Capoten (Captopril) was the first ACE inhibitor developed and was considered a breakthrough both because of its novel mechanism of action and also because of the revolutionary development process. Capoten (Captopril) is commonly marketed by Bristol-Myers Squibb under the trade name Capoten or Inhibace.
Capoten (Captopril) main uses are based on its vasodilatation and inhibition of some renal function activities. These benefits are most clearly seen in the following conditions:
1) Hypertension
2) Cardiac conditions such as post myocardial infarction and congestive heart failure
3) Preservation of kidney function in diabetic nephropathy
Cough is the most common long-therm adverse drug reaction associated with Capoten (Captopril) therapy, as it is with all the ACE inhibitors. Hypotension is also a possible adverse effect, if the dose is too high. Hyperkalemia is possible, due to ACE inhibition reducing aldosterone production. What is the shelf life of the pills?
- The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
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