Captopril: Contraindications

Pregnancy; angioneurotic edema after other ACE inhibitors; bilateral renal artery stenosis.

Captopril: Cautions

To avoid a hypotensive reaction when first administering captopril, it is recommended to withdraw the diuretics temporarily a few days beforehand (there is a small risk of hypovolemia). Particular caution is recommended for heart and renal failure.

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