Product Description.
Acetab tablet is used for high blood pressure, Kidney disease in type 1 diabetes, heart failure, Heart attack, Congestive heart failure, Scleroderma crisis, and other conditions.
Acetab Tablet contains Captopril as an active ingredient.
Acetab Tablet works by preventing the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II by inhibiting angiotensin converting enzyme.
Instructions:
Adults
Hypertension:Treatment with captopril should be at the lowest effective dose which should be titrated according to the needs of the patient.
The recommended starting dose is 25-50 mg daily in two divided doses. The dose may be increased incrementally, with intervals of at least 2 weeks, to 100-150 mg/day in two divided doses as needed to reach target blood pressure. Captopril can be used alone or with other antihypertensive agents. A once-daily dosing regimen may be appropriate when concomitant antihypertensive medication such as thiazide diuretics is added.
Side Effects:
Dizziness, light-headedness, or loss of taste may occur as your body adjusts to themedication. Drycough may also occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.