Patient was educated on contraindications for using Captopril as follows: Liver disease Captopril is a prodrug, which when taken is activated in the liver. If liver function is deficient, this activation of Captopril can suffer and so, does the function too. Renal disease Captopril is mainly eliminated by the kidneys. Individuals with renal disease and diminished renal function cannot eliminate Captopril normally. So, Captopril can be toxic in individuals with renal disease.  

Patient was educated on how to take Captopril as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take a blood pressure reading always before you take the pill. Maintain a log of every [...]

Patient was educated on biological effects secondary to use of Captopril follows: Inhibition of angiotensin converting enzyme leads to reduced formation of active angiotensin, which results in inhibition of narrowing of blood vessels and thereby, result in reduced blood pressure. Inhibition of blood vessel narrowing will lead to more room inside the blood vessel, which allows better blood flow to end organs, such as, heart and kidney. Improving oxygenated blood flow to the end organs [...]

Patient was educated on Captopril and its mechanism of action as follows: Captopril inhibits the enzyme, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), which converts inactive form of angiotensin to active form of angiotensin. Inhibition of ACE leads to reduced formation of active angiotensin, which results in: Inhibition of narrowing or constriction of blood vessels, which results in reduced blood pressure. Reduced aldosterone secretion, resulting in reduced sodium and water retention in the body. Reduced sodium and fluid [...]