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Capoten Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Capoten Tablet (Captopril) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

25mg, 50mg, 75mg

Manufacturer

GSK plc

Estimated price

Rs. 159.99 - 609.94

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What is Capoten Tablet used for?

  • High blood pressure (BP high hona)
  • Heart failure (dil kamzor hona)
  • After heart attack (heart attack se bachao)
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Important warnings

  • Don't use Capoten Tablet if you are allergic to Captopril or ACE inhibitors
  • Avoid if you have history of angioedema

Capoten Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameCapoten
Generic NameCaptopril
Strength25mg, 50mg, 75mg
FormTablet
Drug ClassACE Inhibitor
ManufacturerGSK plc
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Capoten Tablet? (Capoten Tablet kya hai)

Capoten Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for various heart and kidney conditions. It belongs to the ACE Inhibitor class of drugs, which work by relaxing blood vessels to improve blood flow. This helps reduce high blood pressure and improves heart function.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • High blood pressure (BP high hona)
  • Heart failure (dil kamzor hona)
  • After heart attack (heart attack se bachao)
  • Diabetic kidney disease (diabetes wali kamzori)
  • Left ventricular dysfunction (dil ki khas kamzori)
  • Renal hypertension (BP high hona)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Patients with high blood pressure
  • Individuals with heart failure
  • People who have had a heart attack

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you are allergic to Captopril or ACE inhibitors
  • If you have history of angioedema
  • During pregnancy

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na len.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Don't use Capoten Tablet if you are allergic to Captopril or ACE inhibitors
  • Avoid if you have history of angioedema

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Dry cough, Dizziness, Loss of taste
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Other ACE inhibitors
  • Diuretics

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Chest pain
  • Behoshi (fainting)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousCaptopril
Alternative brandVariousCaptopril

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 180 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Capoten Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

A: Capoten Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. Yeh medicine high blood pressure aur heart failure ki control mein madad karti hai.

Q: Kitni mg ki Capoten Tablet hoti hai?

A: Capoten Tablet ki strengths 25mg, 50mg, aur 75mg hoti hain. Exact strength ko pack label se check karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Capoten Tablet ka price kitna hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Capoten Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Capoten Tablet ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-04-21 Last Updated: 2026-04-22

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Capoten Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

Capoten Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. Yeh medicine high blood pressure aur heart failure ki control mein madad karti hai.

Kitni mg ki Capoten Tablet hoti hai?

Capoten Tablet ki strengths 25mg, 50mg, aur 75mg hoti hain. Exact strength ko pack label se check karein.

Pakistan mein Capoten Tablet ka price kitna hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Capoten Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Capoten Tablet ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.