Captopril

used for the treatment of hypertension and some types of congestive heart failure.

uses are based on its vasodilatation and inhibition of some renal function activities.

These benefits are most clearly seen in the following conditions: 1) Hypertension 2) Cardiac conditions such as post myocardial infarction and congestive heart failure 3) Preservation of kidney function in diabetic nephropathy