Captohexal



 
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Captohexal - Basic Information

 

Indication of Captohexal:

Captopril is used in the treatment of;- High blood pressure- Myocardial infarction (heart attack). Captopril improves survival rates after a myocardial infarction and reduces the incidence of heart failure in these patients. - Heart failure - Diabetic kidney disease in patients with type I diabetes mellitus

Action of Captohexal:

Captopril inhibits an enzyme in the body known as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE). By doing this Captopril allows blood vessels to dilate and increases the amount of fluid and salt lost from the kidneys. These two effects lower the patient


GN: Captopril

Con: Glomerulonephritis (GN)