captopril

Foods & drinks to be careful with

Well-established interactions for this medicine’s drug class, summarized from public health authorities. General information, not medical advice — always confirm with your pharmacist or the label.

• Potassium-rich foods & salt substitutes

  Watch out for: salt substitutes containing potassium, and large amounts of potassium-rich foods or supplements.

  These medicines can raise blood potassium. Adding a lot of extra potassium can push it too high (hyperkalemia), which can affect the heart.

  What to do: Don't use potassium-based salt substitutes unless your clinician approves, and ask before taking potassium supplements. Your clinician may check your potassium level with blood tests.

  Source: Lisinopril (an ACE inhibitor) — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine) · Spironolactone (a potassium-sparing diuretic) — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine)

Frequently asked questions

What does Captopril treat?

Captopril (Captopril) may be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, bartter syndrome, diabetic nephropathies, edema, heart failure, malignant hypertension, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How much does Captopril cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $7.70 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Qbrelis — about $0.77 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Captopril?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Captopril. To pay less, Captopril is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Captopril?

Captopril is marketed by Chartwell Rx. You can see Chartwell Rx's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Captopril a brand-name or generic drug?

Captopril is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Captopril. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Captopril available over the counter?

No. Captopril is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Captopril come in?

Captopril is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Captopril?

Captopril is classified as angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Captopril FDA-registered?

Captopril is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA074519. You can verify this on its official FDA label.