Why is captopril prescribed?

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Dr. Nicole Basile of MDLIVE answered:

Captopril is a blood pressure lowering medication called an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. It is prescribed to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and kidney diseases with protein in the urine.

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