Comparing Captopril vs Thiola

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Captopril

Thiola tiopronin

Prescribed for High Blood Pressure, Heart Failure, Cystinuria, Diabetic Kidney Disease, Left Ventricular Dysfunction, Hypertensive Emergency. May also be prescribed off label for Migraine Prevention... View more

Prescribed for Cystinuria. Thiola may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

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Drug Class

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors

Miscellaneous genitourinary tract agents

Side Effects

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Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	30 each
Dosage	25 mg
Per Unit^*	$0.90
Cost^*	$26.89

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Quantity	100 tablet
Dosage	100 mg
Per Unit^*	$29.55
Cost^*	$2,954.54

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available

Oral tablet

Oral tablet

Brand Names

N/A

Other tiopronin brands include: Thiola EC

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

2.1 hours

N/A

CSA Schedule**

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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category D Positive evidence of risk

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 375 drugs are known to interact with captopril:

40 major drug interactions (203 brand and generic names)
304 moderate drug interactions (1416 brand and generic names)
31 minor drug interactions (223 brand and generic names)

No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

First Approval Date

April 06, 1981

August 11, 1988

WADA Class

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N/A

More Information

** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

Further information

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