Therapeutic Index

Each Tablet contains:
Captopril tablets....................................12.5/25/50mg 

COMPOSITION :
Capocid -12.5mg
Each enteric-coated tablet contains
Captopril tablets....................................12.5mg

Capocid -25mg
Each enteric-coated tablet contains
Captopril tablets....................................25mg

Capocid -50mg
Each enteric-coated tablet contains
Captopril tablets....................................50mg

INDICATIONS :
CAPTOPRIL Capocid is an antihypertensive (blood pressure lowering agent) known as an ACE inhibitor. Captopril controls high blood pressure (hypertension) by relaxing blood vessels; it is not a cure.

High blood pressure levels can damage your kidneys, and may lead to a stroke or heart failure. Captopril also can help to treat heart failure (heart does not pump strongly enough) and certain kidney disorders. Generic captopril tablets are available.

Used in the treatment of :
* Essential arterial hypertension
* Renal hypertension
* Congestive heart failure
* Left ventricular dysfunction after Myocardial Infarction
* Diabetic nephropathy
* Management of renal crisis in scleroderma

DOSAGE :
Adults-25 mg thrice a day, increased gradually up to 100 mg thrice a day. Start with a lower dose in patients with CHF or in patients on diuretics, to avoid marked fall in BP with first dose. Increase gradually to 25 to 50 mg tid. Usual dose is 50 to 100 mg tid and maximum daily dose is 450 mg.

CHILDREN :
15 mg / kg/24 hours in three to four divided doses.

CONTRAINDICATIONS :
It is contraindicated in aortic stenosis, renal dysfunction, and hypersensitivity to any ACE inhibitor, pregnancy.

PACKAGING INFORMATION :
Capocid - 50mg tablets

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