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Is captopril right for you?
 
Learn the facts you need to know to help you decide whether captoprilĀ is the right drug for your medical situation. This guide provides:
  • An easy-to-understand profile
  • Side effects, important precautions, and recommended dosages
  • Drug, food, vitamin, and herbal interactions
 
 
 
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About This Drug

Captopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor drug used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure.

Like other ACE inhibitors, captopril prevents the conversion of the hormone angiotensin I to another hormone, angiotensin II. Prevention of this transformation allows the blood vessels to relax, which reduces blood pressure and relieves symptoms of heart failure.
  • Generics available: Yes
  • Brand names: Capoten
 
 
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