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Aceten, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of High BP. Other than this, Aceten has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Aceten depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Aceten have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Aceten are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Aceten's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. In addition, Aceten's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Aceten related warnings section.
Aceten is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Angioedema, Heart Disease, Hyperkalemia as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Aceten contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Aceten have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Aceten is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Aceten is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Is the use of Aceten safe for pregnant women?
Aceten should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Aceten safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Aceten for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Aceten on the Kidneys?
Aceten has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Aceten on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Aceten on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Aceten on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Aceten on the heart have been reported.
Aceten should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Aceten unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Aceten habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Aceten has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Aceten as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Aceten is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Aceten for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Aceten
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Aceten with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Aceten
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Aceten and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 163-168
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 500-502
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Capoten® (captopril)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Captopril Sandoz® (captopril)