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Captopril
Captopril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. Captopril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure, kidney problems caused by diabetes, and to improve survival after a heart attack. Captopril may also be used...
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Captopril
Captopril is used for: Treating high blood pressure, heart failure, or certain diabetic kidney problems. It is used to improve survival and decrease heart failure in certain patients after a heart attack. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may also be used for other...
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Captopril
Capoten is used in the treatment of high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. When prescribed for high blood pressure, it is effective used alone or combined with diuretics. If it is prescribed for congestive heart failure, it is used in combination with digitalis and diuretics. Capoten is...
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Captopril and Hydrochlorothiazide
Captopril and hydrochlorothiazide are two oral antihypertensive agents. Captopril, the first of a new class of antihypertensive agents, is a specific competitive inhibitor of angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE), the enzyme responsible for the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II....
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Captopril
Competitively inhibits angiotensin I-converting enzyme, preventing conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor that also stimulates aldosterone secretion. Results in decreased BP, potassium retention, and reduced sodium reabsorption.
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See also: Cystinuria, Diabetic Kidney Disease, Heart Failure, High Blood Pressure, Hypertensive Emergency, Left Ventricular Dysfunction

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