• Captopril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, kidney problems caused by diabetes, and to improve survival after a heart attack.

Do not take Captopril:

• If you’re allergic to the active substance, other ACE inhibitors or any other component of this medicine.


• If you have ever had a reaction which included swelling of the hands, lips face or tongue where the cause was unknown.


• If you have diabetes or impaired kidney function and you are treated with the blood pressure lowering medicine Aliskiren.


• If you are more than 3 months pregnant.

Warnings and precautions:

Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including:

• If you have liver problems.


• If you have kidney problems or are on dialysis.


• If you have heart problems, especially involving the heart valves.


• If you are taking medicines that reduce your immune system.


• If you have recently suffered from excessive diarrhea or vomiting


• If you have diabetes.


• If you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus or scleroderma.


• If you are taking Angiotension II receptor blockers or Aliskiren.

Possible side effects:

• Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if you develop rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.