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Captopril

Captopril

Cardiovascular Prescription only ATC code: C09AA01

Prescription status is set country by country — the label where you live is the one that applies.

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Typical dose
12.5–50 mg
2× a day
Times
On an empty stomach

A usual adult range, not a national label — the dose and the timing differ by country and by product.

Used for

  • Hypertension
  • Heart failure

Approved uses differ by country — some of these may be off-label or unapproved where you live.

Worth knowing

  • Can raise potassium
  • Dry cough is a known effect
  • Not during pregnancy
  • Can suppress white blood cells — report a sore throat or fever
  • Swelling of the face or throat needs urgent help

Do not combine with

Markers to watch

Nutrients affected

  • potassium — raised by (Potassium)

Reference information, not medical advice. Discuss any change with your doctor.