Accupril (Quinapril)

ACCUPRIL (QUINAPRIL) Medication Information

What is Accupril?

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, Accupril (quinapril), is used to treat excessive blood pressure and heart failure. Strokes, heart attacks, and kidney issues can all be prevented by lowering blood pressure Accupril is also available in generic form.

Accupril Uses:

It is used to treat high blood pressure. When used in conjunction with other treatments such as diuretics and digitalis, Accupril is approved for treating heart failure. Accupril belongs to the ACE inhibitor class of medicines. It works by allowing blood to flow more freely by relaxing blood vessels.

Accupril Directions:

• Take this medication orally, once or twice a day, with or without food, as instructed by your doctor.
• This medication's absorption may be hampered by high-fat meals.
• In patients not taking diuretics, the suggested starting dose of Accupril is 10 or 20 mg once daily. Dosage should be modified based on blood pressure response at peak (2–6 hours after treatment.
• Dosage modifications should be performed at least every two weeks in most cases. Most people require doses of 20, 40, or 80 mg per day, given in a single dose or two evenly divided doses.

Accupril Dosages:

• 5mg
• 10mg
• 20mg
• 40mg

Your dose is determined by your renal function, medical condition, and treatment response. The dosage for kids is also determined by their weight.

Accupril Side Effects:

• As your body adjusts to the drug, you may experience dizziness, light-headedness, or fatigue. It's also possible to get a dry cough, nausea, or vomiting. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if any of these side effects persist or worsen.
• Symptoms of high potassium in blood level (muscle weakness, slow/irregular heartbeat, fainting) are among the most dangerous adverse effects.
• Accupril may be used to prevent kidney issues or to treat those who already have them, but it can also cause or worsen serious renal problems in certain people. While you're on quinapril, your doctor will monitor your kidney function.
• This medication has a small chance of causing serious (and perhaps fatal) liver damage.
• If you have any symptoms of liver damage, such as nausea/vomiting that won't stop, loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal discomfort, yellowing eyes/skin, or dark urine, seek medical attention immediately.

Accupril Precautions:

If you are allergic to quinapril or other ACE inhibitors (such as benazepril), or if you have any other allergies, notify your doctor or pharmacist before taking it. Inactive chemicals may be included in this product, causing allergic reactions or other issues.

Before using this drug, tell your doctor or pharmacist about any allergies you've had, such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat (angioedema), blood filtering operations (such as LDL apheresis, dialysis), high potassium levels in the blood, or liver illness.

Accupril How to Store Accupril?

Store at room temperature, away from light and moisture, in the original container. Keep out of the bathroom. All drugs should be kept out of reach of children and pets.

Accupril Drug interactions:

Aliskiren, gold injections, lithium, sacubitril, certain drugs that weaken the immune system/increase the risk of infection (such as everolimus, sirolimus), drugs that may increase the level of potassium in the blood (such as ARBs including losartan/valsartan, birth control pills containing drospirenone) are some of the products that may interact with this drug.

This product contains magnesium, which can make it difficult for your body to absorb some medications, especially if you take them at the same time. Quinolone antibiotics (such as ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin), tetracycline antibiotics (such as doxycycline and minocycline), thyroid meds (such as levothyroxine), and osteoporosis treatments are among these medications (bisphosphonates such as alendronate).

Note: This isn't an exhaustive list. Inquire with your doctor or pharmacist about the time interval between doses and when you should take them.