Preparation Kapozid, instructions for use

The group of antihypertensive drugs includes "Kapozid", the instruction for its use recommends using it for arterial hypertension. The main active substances here are captopril and hydrochlorothiazide, which have a diuretic and hypotensive effect. Among the auxiliaries in the medicinal product are cellulose, magnesium stearate, corn starch. The medicine is produced in the form of tablets having a yellowish tinge.

It should be noted that the agent "Kapozid" reviews has, in general, positive, thanks to effective action and relative safety of use. Before starting therapy with a drug, you need to reduce the dosage of other used diuretics, and in some cases, cancel them. All this must be done after discussion with the attending physician. Assigned "Kapozid" individually, initially recommended 1 tablet containing 25 grams of captopril per day, or 1/2 tablet containing 50 grams of this substance. If necessary, the dosage is doubled.

Before starting therapy with the drug "Kapozid", the instruction manual recommends that you familiarize yourself with possible contraindications. These include, for example, kidney disease and impaired function of this body, as well as pregnancy and lactation. Children who are under 14 years of age are also not recommended to use the drug. In addition, this medicine is not prescribed for patients with acute heart failure, tachycardia and severe impairment of liver function. Patients who have diabetes mellitus, the drug is administered with caution and under the strict supervision of a specialist.

The duration of the drug intake is unlimited, however, with long-term use, it is possible to develop hypokalemia (potassium deficiency in the body), hyponatremia (a decrease in the blood level of sodium), the appearance of muscle weakness and seizures. Also, the patient may experience orthostatic hypotension, that is, the pressure drop when the position changes (for example, from horizontal to vertical).

When using the drug "Capozide", the instruction assumes possible occurrence of side effects. Among them there may be allergic reactions (itching, swelling of the limbs, face, mucous membranes, urticaria). From the cardiovascular system may occur dizziness, tachycardia, mild headache, in rare cases, fainting. Patients may develop a dry cough, less often sinusitis or rhinitis. If any of the unpleasant symptoms appear, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a doctor who may prescribe a more productive treatment.

For those who use the drug "Kapozid" for a long time, the instructions for use recommend controlling the content of potassium and calcium, uric acid, glucose in the blood, especially for the elderly and those who often use laxatives.

When the course of therapy should be avoided activities that can be potentially dangerous, and that requires concentration and rapid reaction.

With the simultaneous use of the drug with cardiac glycosides, it is possible to increase the side effects of the latter. It also reduces the effect of hypoglycemic drugs and antidotal drugs. Therefore, before the start of the course of treatment, these questions should be discussed with the therapist.

It should be noted that the "instructions" for use do not recommend the use of simultaneously with the use of alcohol, if there is an individual intolerance to any of the active substances contained in the drug. Overdose can occur in the increased side effects of the drug, the treatment in this case is symptomatic, and the drug is canceled.