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Captopril - Overview

Captopril is a medication that is prescribed for some people with certain types of heart failure, high blood pressure and heart dysfunction, and nephropathy. People who might need a captopril prescription, including generic captopril and branded captopril 25 mg and captopril 50 mg tablets, can use Push Health to connect with a medical provider who can prescribe captopril medication when appropriate to do so.

Captopril - Mechanism of Action

Captopril prescription medication, marketed under the name Capoten, belongs to a class of medications known as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Captopril medication is indicated for use in managing several conditions, including hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, and heart failure. Captopril works by interfering with the production of a hormone known as angiotensin II that is responsible for causing blood vessels to constrict, leading to an increase in blood pressure, and indirectly helps increase sodium retention from the kidneys which also leads to this effect. Captopril tablets are similar in function to the medications benazepril (Lotensin), enalapril (Vasotec), fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), quinapril (Accupril) and ramipril (Altace). Captopril is also sometimes prescribed with hydrochlorothiazide in combination therapy. Captopril medication is also used as part of an imaging protocol known as a captopril renal scan.

Captopril - Dosage and Cost

The starting dose of captopril prescription medication is generally captopril 25 mg twice per day although the prescribed regimen depends on the judgement of the prescribing practitioner and the specific health characteristics of the patient. Depending on the condition it is prescribed for, the starting dose of captopril may be as low as captopril 6.25 mg. Captopril should be taken one hour before meals. Following oral administration, captopril reaches peak plasma levels in approximately one hour although only a minority of the drug is bound to proteins. The elimination half life of captopril is typically under three hours with renal excretion. Generic captopril tablets are moderately affordable, costing under 50 cents per captopril 25 mg tablet at many pharmacies in the United States. Captopril coupons may also be available to help reduce some of the out-of-pocket costs associated with the medication. Some insurance plans may also help pay for some or all of the captopril prescription costs.

Can I Buy Captopril Online?

Captopril OTC is not available in the United States as captopril is a prescription medication that requires a consultation with a licensed medical provider before it can be dispensed. Consequently, one cannot just buy captopril online without first going through the prescription captopril medication prescription, however, can use Push Health to connect with a medical provider who can prescribe captopril tablets, including generic captopril 25 mg and captopril 50 mg medication, for pickup at a nearby pharmacy.

Captopril - Side Effects

Captopril prescription tablets can cause side effects when used. Side effects that may result from using captopril tablets include rash, hematological abnormalities, low blood pressure, loss of taste, cough and mood disorders. Like other ACE inhibitor medications, captopril tablets can cause a rare condition called angioedema. Captopril medication use can also lead to an increase in liver blood test markers, potassium levels and the ANA test. Captopril and alcohol should not be used together. Before using captopril prescription medication, it is important to discuss concerns about adverse effects with a qualified medical practitioner.

More Captopril Information

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