Cardopril

Cardopril: an effective antihypertensive drug

Cardopril, also known by its international name captopril, is an antihypertensive drug belonging to the pharmacological group of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It is widely used to treat hypertension, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, left ventricular dysfunction after myocardial infarction, and diabetic nephropathy associated with type 1 diabetes.

Production and international titles:
Cardopril is manufactured by the pharmaceutical company Beximco Pharmaceuticals in Bangladesh. It is a generic version of the drug captopril, which is its international name. Cardopril is also known by various synonyms, including Alkadil, Angiopril, Angiopril-25, Apo-Capto, Acetene, Blockordil, Vero-Captopril, Gen-Captopril, Capocard, Capoten, Capofarm, Capril, Capto, Captopril, Captopril 25, Captopril Hexal, Captopril OF, Captopril Stada International, Captopril-Akos and Captopril-Ak.

Dosage forms and composition:
Cardopril is available in the form of tablets containing 25 mg or 50 mg of the active ingredient captopril. This drug is easy to use and allows you to choose the dosage depending on the patient’s needs.

Contraindications and restrictions for use:
Cardopril is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to captopril or other ACE inhibitors, anamnestic evidence of the development of Quincke's edema with previous use of ACE inhibitors, primary hyperaldosteronism, pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is also worth paying attention to restrictions for use, such as 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, the presence of a transplanted kidney, hyperkalemia and childhood. In these cases, it is necessary to carefully evaluate the risk-benefit ratio of using the drug.

Side effects:
Cardopril may cause various side effects in some patients. The most common side effects include headache, fatigue, dizziness, cough, nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia, changes in taste, dry mouth, skin rash, itching and angioedema. Rare but more serious side effects such as agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, angioedema of the head and neck, allergic vasculitis, hyperkalemia, pancreatitis, hepatitis and renal failure may also occur. If you experience any side effects while taking Cardopril, it is important to seek medical help.

Interactions with other drugs:
Cardopril may interact with some other drugs, so you should talk to your doctor about any other drugs you are taking before you start taking it. It is especially important to report the use of diuretics, high blood pressure medications, lithium, potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, allylamine supplements, and other medications that may affect blood pressure and kidney function.

Important information:
The drug should be taken in strict accordance with the doctor's instructions or instructions for use. It is not recommended to change the dosage or stop taking it without consulting your doctor. If any new symptoms or discomfort appear while taking Cardopril, you should seek medical help.

Conclusion:
Cardopril (captopril) is an effective antihypertensive drug that is widely used to treat hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases. However, before using it, you should consult your doctor to evaluate the indications, contraindications and possible side effects.