Captopril Nursing Considerations, Side Effects, and Mechanism of Action Pharmacology for Nurses

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Captopril
Generic Name: captopril
Trade Name: Capoten Indication hypertension, management of CHF, decrease progression of DM neuropathy
Action: block conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, increases renin levels and decreases aldosterone leading to vasodilation
Therapeutic Class: antihypertensives
Pharmacologic Class: ACE Inhibitor
Nursing Considerations:
 can cause neutropenia - check WBCs regularly
 use cautiously with potassium supplements and potassium sparing diuretics
 use cautiously with diuretic therapy
 administer 1 hour before meals
 monitor blood pressure often
 monitor weight and fluid status
 monitor renal profile
 monitor CBC frequently
 may lead to Rhabdomyolysis
 dry cough

[@JasButterfly33]

ACE: angioedema, cough, electrolytes. if the cough occurs, the medication must be discontinued, right?

[@dinustan188]

CAPTOPRIL

[@nursemyk]

in your ace inhibitors video in the medmaster course you guys also mention Captopril-associated-neutropenia and angioedema

[@digiguy2413]

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[@rigrentals5297]

" I really love ACE inhibitors..." -Jon. Best line in the whole video LOL !!!!! Thank you for all the work and information NRSNG!!!

[@NRSNG]

lol! Well. . . they are fun to study

[@jasondesilva-he8lz]

Thanks Bro

[@rzapanta0321]

Thanks!

[@pepper72375]

I love you!

[@pepper72375]

I mean, your videos are really helping me!

[@NRSNG]

That is so great!

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