Captopril-Akos

Captopril-Acos: angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor

Captopril-Acos is an antihypertensive drug belonging to the group of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors). The active ingredient of the drug is captopril, which blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, which leads to a decrease in blood pressure and improved heart function.

Manufacturers of Captopril-Akos are the company Sintez AKO from Kurgan, Russia. Dosage form: 25 mg tablets.

Captopril-Acos is used for the treatment of arterial hypertension, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, left ventricular dysfunction in stable condition in patients after myocardial infarction, diabetic nephropathy in the setting of type 1 diabetes mellitus.

The drug has a number of contraindications, including hypersensitivity, the presence of anamnestic information about the development of Quincke's edema with previous prescription of ACE inhibitors, primary hyperaldosteronism, pregnancy, and breastfeeding.

In addition, an assessment of the risk-benefit ratio is necessary in the following cases: leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, aortic stenosis or other obstructive changes that impede the outflow of blood from the heart; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with low cardiac output; severe renal dysfunction; bilateral renal artery stenosis or stenosis of the artery of a single kidney; presence of a transplanted kidney; hyperkalemia; childhood.

Possible side effects when using Captopril-Acos may include fatigue, dizziness, headache, central nervous system depression, drowsiness, confusion, depression, ataxia, convulsions, numbness or tingling sensation in the extremities, visual and/or smell disturbances, hypotension, angina, heart attack myocardium, cardiac arrhythmia (atrial tachy- or bradycardia, atrial fibrillation), palpitations, acute cerebrovascular accident, peripheral edema, lymphadenopathy, anemia, chest pain, pulmonary embolism, neutropenia, agranulocytosis (in patients with impaired renal function, against the background of collagenosis), thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, bronchospasm, skin rash, itching, angioedema, renal dysfunction, liver disorders, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, hyperuricemia, hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, as well as changes in taste.

In general, Captopril-Acos is an effective and safe drug, but its use should only be under the supervision of a doctor and in compliance with all recommendations for dosage and regimen. If any side effects occur, you should contact your doctor immediately.