Generic name:captopril [ KAP-toe-pril ]
Drug class:Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 28, 2022.
The Capoten brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Capoten?
Capoten is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.
Capoten is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure, kidney problems caused by diabetes, and to improve survival after a heart attack.
Capoten may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use Capoten if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away.
If you have diabetes, do not use Capoten together with any medication that contains aliskiren (Amturnide, Tekturna, Tekamlo).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Capoten if you are allergic to captopril or to any other ACE inhibitor, such as benazepril, fosinopril, enalapril, lisinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, ramipril, or trandolapril.
You may also need to avoid taking this medicine with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
To make sure Capoten is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
liver disease;
diabetes;
a connective tissue disease such as Marfan syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome, lupus, scleroderma, or rheumatoid arthritis; or
if you have had an organ transplant.
Do not use Capoten if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away. Capoten can ...
