Captopril
(Captopril)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended. Crushing or dispersing should always be used as a last resort but current text books and resources suggest it is likely to be safe to crush tablets and disperse in water immediately prior to administration. Clinicians should be aware that this is an unlicensed use of the medication.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Captopril
Usual formulation brand names
-
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
No
Modified release
No
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Licensed
Are specials or imports available?
N/A Licensed formulation is avialalbe
Liquid strengths
5mg/5ml, 25mg/5ml
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Some oral liquids are licensed for administration via NG tubes (see manufactures information) 1. Ensure that the enteral feeding tube is free from obstruction before administration. 2. Flush the enteral tube with water, using a minimum of 5 mL. 3. Administer the required dose of Captopril Oral Solution with a suitable measuring device. The oral syringe provided in the pack should not be used for administration via NG tubes, HCPs must use another suitable device. 4. Flush the enteral tube with water again using a minimum of 10 mL
Notes
Absorption of captopril can be reduced if given at the same time as food or milk. Consider withholding enteral feed for 30 minutes before and after each dose if clinical effect is insufficient.