Consuming alcohol with Catopil does not cause any harmful side effects.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Catopil is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Catopil is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
UNSAFE
Catopil may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Catopil should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Catopil may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular blood pressure monitoring is recommended for dose adjustment. It may cause neutropenia (low white blood cells) and proteinuria in patients with kidney disease.
CAUTION
Catopil should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Catopil may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.
Medicine Overview of Catopil 25mg Tablet
Introduction
Catopil belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It is widely used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure and may be prescribed after a heart attack. It also lowers the chances of having a heart...
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Uses of Catopil
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Heart failure
Side effects of Catopil
Common
Decreased blood pressure
Cough
Increased potassium level in blood
Fatigue
Weakness
Dizziness
How to use Catopil
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Catopil may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Catopil works
Catopil is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessel so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.
What if you forget to take Catopil?
If you miss a dose of Catopil, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Catopil can make you feel dizzy for the first few days, so rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. You can also prefer taking it...
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Let your doctor know about any cough, or throat irritation that does not go away.
It may increase the level of potassium in blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Brief Description
Indication
Hypertension, Congestive heart failure, Post Myocardial infarction, Diabetic nephropathy
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take on an empty stomach 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals.
Oral
Hypertension
Child: Neonates and infants: 0.15 mg/kg. Max: 6 mg/kg in 2 or 3 divided doses according to response. Childn and adolescents: 0.3 m...
Known hypersensitivity to the drug. Bilateral renal artery stenosis, hereditary angioedema; renal impairment; pregnancy.
Mode of Action
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Precaution
Patients on diuretics or with sodium depletion should discontinue diuretics or increase sodium intake prior to initiation of therapy. Renal impairment...
Pregnancy Category: C; D in 2nd & 3rd trimesters
Discontinue as soon as pregnancy detected; during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, dr...
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Interaction
Concurrent treatment w/ NSAIDs reduces hypotensive action and increases the risk of nephrotoxicity. Additive hyperkalaemic effect w/ K supplements, K-...
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