Kapoten is a fast-acting ACE inhibitor. It is often used for the relief of hypertensive crisis. With it, you can quickly reduce the pressure at home.
What kind of medicine Capoten: principle of action and basic properties
The drug inhibits the action of the angiotensin-converting enzyme. The hormone angiotensin has a vasoconstrictor effect. With a large number of it occurs an attack of hypertension.
With prolonged use, Capoten has the following effects:
- increases the endurance of the heart to physical exertion;
- reduces the severity of myocardial hypertrophy;
- slows the development of heart failure.
Capoten lowers the production of the hormone aldosterone. This hormone is responsible for the retention of fluid in the body. Getting rid of excess water and edema, it is possible to significantly reduce the pressure and reduce the likelihood of complications of hypertensive crisis.
With a single use of the drug quickly helps reduce blood pressure. With repeated use it is possible to improve the condition in many heart diseases, including to prevent myocardial infarction.
It is worth noting that when used for more than 10 days, Kapoten no longer so quickly lowers the pressure. This happens due to the fact that the kidneys begin to produce substances that constrict blood vessels. However, with regular use of medication, the frequency of attacks decreases, so this is not a problem.
What helps tablets
Capoten can help with the following diseases:
- arterial hypertension;
- chronic heart failure;
- diabetic nephropathy;
- heart attack
In hypertension, it is possible to quickly normalize blood pressure. Applying the drug in a small amount, it is possible to achieve a lasting effect with minimal effect on the body.
Tablets can help with virtually any hypertension. It does not matter what caused it. Will be able to eliminate unpleasant symptoms in the event of an attack. Indirectly, the drug helps with the following pathologies:
- kidney disease;
- oncological diseases;
- vascular lesion.
Dosages should be selected by a doctor. The drug is available on prescription. Independently begin its reception is prohibited. To achieve maximum effect, you will need to strictly follow the instructions, as well as use other drugs to treat the disease.
Instructions for use
There are many schemes for the use of drugs. Dosage and duration of treatment depend on the current state of the patient and his individual characteristics. To eliminate seizures, a larger dosage is used than with classic daily use.
The following regimens of Capoten are available:
- In case of arterial hypertension, tablets are taken at a dosage of 12.5 mg 2 times a day at the very beginning. With good tolerance, the dosage is 25-50 mg 2 times a day.
- Severe hypertension - the medicine begins to be used with a minimum dose of 12.5 mg 2 times a day. Ultimately, the dosage becomes 50 mg 3 times a day.
- After a heart attack, the drug is prescribed after 3 days. It begins to be used with a dosage of 6.25 mg 2 times a day. Gradually increase the dose, bringing to 25 mg 3 times a day.
- When nephropathy drug can be used in a dosage of from 50 to 100 mg 2-3 times a day.
The dose can vary both in the big, and in the smaller party. It all depends on the individual characteristics of the person and the specific disease.
The maximum dose is 150 mg per day (for some diseases, 200 mg). You can prescribe the drug only after a detailed examination.
The tablet can be washed down or put under the tongue. Experts say that during an attack it is better to take a pill under the tongue. Manages to get rid of high pressure in 15-20 minutes.
What to do if pressure does not decrease after Capoten
People very often encounter a problem when, after Capoten, pressure does not decrease. This drug is one of the fastest ACE inhibitors that are taken orally. However, various injections are most effective in reducing pressure.
If a person is faced with the fact that his pressure after taking the pill does not fall, he needs to use:
- magnesia;
- calcium chloride.
Both drugs are used in injections. They have a vasodilating effect. This allows you to quickly reduce the pressure. When hot injections of calcium chloride can get rid of the attack in a matter of minutes.
The injectable form of the medicine is used only in emergency cases. It is advisable to make an injection specialist. To do this, you need to call an ambulance if an uncapable attack appeared. Hot injection is continuously monitored using a barometer.
When using injections, it is necessary to select the correct dosage and take into account that Capoten took it. If a person called an ambulance, he should tell you about the actions he took to reduce the pressure.
Contraindications and side effects
Like any other drug, Kapoten has contraindications and side effects. Experts say that the drug is well tolerated and can be used even by older people.
Among the contraindications:
- hypersensitivity to ACE inhibitors and components of the drug;
- serious disorders in the kidneys or liver;
- hyperkalemia;
- renal artery stenosis;
- pregnancy;
- lactation period.
Among the side effects are:
- tachycardia;
- peripheral edema;
- the development of hyperkalemia;
- taste disturbance;
- dry mouth;
- rash;
- headache.
Side effects occur when taking the medication in high dosages. To reduce the likelihood of their manifestation, it is necessary to use the drug in accordance with the recommendations of a specialist.
With prolonged use may occur abdominal pain and increased activity of liver enzymes. It is necessary to monitor the performance of liver enzymes, as well as the condition of the kidneys. If side effects occur, Capoten cancel or adjust the dosage.
What is the difference and what is better: Kapoten or ...?
Corinfar
There is a large selection of various medications, not only among ACE inhibitors, but also among other classes of drugs that combat arterial hypertension.
Corinfar refers to calcium ion antagonists. This medicine expands the peripheral arteries by reducing the current of extracellular calcium. In addition, the drug has the following effects:
- increases coronary blood flow;
- reduces the total peripheral vascular resistance;
- increases kidney blood flow.
The clinical effect occurs within 20 minutes and lasts 12 hours. The drug is often prescribed with the simultaneous course of hypertension and angina.
Corinfar has the following contraindications:
- 1 trimester of pregnancy;
- systolic pressure less than 90 mm Hg. v .;
- hypersensitivity to nifedipine;
- lactation period;
- chronic heart failure in the stage of decompensation.
It is undesirable to use the drug if the age is less than 18 years. Side effects are almost the same as in Capoten. Among the side effects that are unique to Corinfaru, there is an increase in diurnal diuresis and a significant deterioration in renal function.
Physiotens
Physiotens is a medicine that is used exclusively for hypertension. Unlike Capoten, it has a completely different effect.
The main active ingredient is moxonidine. It belongs to the class of centrally acting antihypertensive drugs, namely antagonists of imidazoline receptors.
The drug has the following effects:
- inhibits the activity of the vasomotor center;
- increases insulin sensitivity index.
Due to the inhibition of the vasomotor center, it is possible to achieve a vasodilating effect. From this system, signals are received on the narrowing. As soon as it receives less signals, the vascular system relaxes.
Among the side effects emit:
- headache;
- marked reduction in blood pressure;
- neck pain;
- tinnitus.
The side effects of the drug is not so much. Among the contraindications emit:
- children up to 18 years;
- heart failure;
- severe bradycardia;
- lactation period.
Among the minuses of the drug can highlight its high cost. Without consultation with a doctor, starting to receive Physiotens is prohibited.
Captopril
Captopril is a complete analogue of Capoten. The main active ingredient in it is captopril. Auxiliary components: lactose, starch and stearic acid.
There are practically no differences from Capoten. Captopril is an ACE inhibitor. It quickly helps with the onset of a hypertensive crisis and rarely causes side effects. The average cost of 40 tablets of 25 mg is 100 rubles. Kapoten will cost a bit more. The same number of tablets will cost an average of 170 rubles.
Contraindications and side effects of drugs are absolutely identical. Some experts say that Capoten's formula is more perfect, therefore it causes less side effects. You need to purchase the medicine that the doctor prescribes. The choice in favor of Captopril without a doctor's prescription can be made only if the pharmacy does not have Capoten.
Capoten is the fastest ACE inhibitor. Among all oral medications, he is the fastest to help lower blood pressure. Every person who suffers from hypertension should have this medication in the first-aid kit to stop an attack.
Reviews
I use Capoten only during bouts of hypertension. One pill is enough to improve my condition in 20 minutes. Hypertension bothers me less often, so Kapoten helps me well.
Oleg, 43, Tula
With the help of Capoten, I managed to significantly improve my condition. I suffer from chronic heart failure. I occasionally have hypertensive crises, as my blood vessels have lost their tone. With this tool, I managed to get rid of the constant attacks.
Irina, 45, Voronezh
I drank Capoten every day as prescribed by a doctor. I was diagnosed with arterial hypertension. In general, she did not bother me yet, the treatment was prophylactic. After the course I felt a little better. Nothing bothers me now.
Julia, 37 years old, Stupino
