WW 172 Pill — WHITE ROUND, 8mm — Captopril
| Imprint | WW / 172 |
|---|---|
| Colour | WHITE |
| Shape | ROUND |
| Size | 8 |
| Strength | CAPTOPRIL 25 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Unit Dose Services |
| NDC | 50436-6106 |
| Schedule | — |
| Availability | — |
| Ingredients | CAPTOPRIL[CAPTOPRIL] |
What does this imprint mean?
The imprint "WW 172" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.
Active ingredient
Captopril
Uses and warnings
BOXED WARNING: Fetal Toxicity - "When pregnancy is detected, discontinue captopril tablets as soon as possible," since drugs acting on the renin-angiotensin system "can cause injury and death to the developing fetus." Other key warnings include angioedema of the head, neck, and extremities where "airway obstruction may occur and be fatal," intestinal angioedema, neutropenia/agranulocytosis risk (especially with renal impairment), symptomatic hypotension, and proteinuria/nephrotic syndrome.
Indicated for "treatment of hypertension," alone or with other agents; "treatment of congestive heart failure usually in combination with diuretics and digitalis"; to "improve survival following myocardial infarction" in clinically stable patients with left ventricular dysfunction; and "treatment of diabetic nephropathy (proteinuria greater than 500 mg/day)" in type I insulin-dependent diabetics with retinopathy.
How to identify this pill
- • Check the imprint matches exactly: "WW 172".
- • Confirm the colour (WHITE) and shape (ROUND).
- • Compare the size (8) against a ruler if possible.
- • When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.
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Official references
Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file c5e4aa3c-5d75-4e38-91f6-8def2e769aab.xml