Ropril (Captopril)

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Brand Name: Ropril

Generic Name: Captopril

Manufacturer/Agent: Aegis Ltd

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Formulation: tabs

Strength: 25mg

Pack size: 20

Trade Price: KES 300.00

Retail Price: @ KES 20.00

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Class: Ace Inhibitors (Cardiovascular drugs)

Mechanism of Action:

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Molecular Formulae: C9H15NO3S= 217.3

Precautions: Hypersensitivity to ace inhibitors. aortic stenosis. pregnancy/lactation. porphyria. caution in impaired renal function.

Indications/Uses: Treatment of hypertension 25 tid to max 450 mg/day, chf, left ventricular dysfunction after mi, diabetic nephropathy 25 mg tid.

Interactions: Potassium sparing diuretics and potassium supplements. nsaids reduced effect. increases lithium levels. clonidine. allopurinol. ciclosporin increases hyperkalaemia.

Side Effects: Cough. neutropenia. thrombocytopenia. rash. loss of taste. pancreatitis.

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