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Captopril
💊 Used for: High renin hypertension, congestive heart failure
Formulation
Tablet
Standard tablet
Dose Range
0.5–6 mg/kg
Max Daily
N/A
Frequency
Every 8-12 hours (1 hr before meals)
Max Single
50 mg
Route: Oral
Dose by Child Weight
Based on formulation: Standard tablet
| Child's Weight | Dose (mg) | Dose (ml) | Max Daily Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kg | 3–30 mg | 2.5–30.0 ml | — |
| 6 kg | 3–36 mg | 3.0–36.0 ml | — |
| 7 kg | 4–42 mg | 3.5–42.0 ml | — |
| 8 kg | 4–48 mg | 4.0–48.0 ml | — |
| 9 kg | 5–54 mg | 4.5–54.0 ml | — |
| 10 kg | 5–60 mg | 5.0–60.0 ml | — |
| 12 kg | 6–72 mg | 6.0–72.0 ml | — |
| 15 kg | 8–90 mg | 7.5–90.0 ml | — |
| 18 kg | 9–108 mg | 9.0–108.0 ml | — |
| 20 kg | 10–120 mg | 10.0–120.0 ml | — |
| 25 kg | 13–150 mg | 12.5–150.0 ml | — |
| 30 kg | 15–180 mg | 15.0–180.0 ml | — |
* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.
⚠️ Important Warnings
- •Use with diuretic and/or beta blocker. Monitor WBC and renal functions. C/I: Aortic stenosis, renal failure, porphyria, bilateral renal artery stenosis.
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