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Angiopril is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. High BP are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Angiopril have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Angiopril. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Angiopril as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Angiopril go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Angiopril is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Angiopril related warnings talks about Angiopril's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Angioedema, Heart Disease, Hyperkalemia must refrain from the use of Angiopril since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Angiopril contraindications section.
Additionally, Angiopril may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Angiopril is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Angiopril 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 Angiopril safe for pregnant women?
Angiopril shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Angiopril safe during breastfeeding?
Angiopril may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Angiopril on the Kidneys?
Angiopril rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Angiopril on the Liver?
Angiopril has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Angiopril on the Heart?
Angiopril may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Angiopril 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 Angiopril unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Angiopril habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Angiopril is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Angiopril, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Angiopril can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Angiopril only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Angiopril is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Angiopril
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Angiopril together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Angiopril
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Angiopril with alcohol.
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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)
