General Information:
Accupril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor) used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. Quinapril inhibits angiotensin converting enzyme, an enzyme which catalyses the formation of angiotensin II from its precursor, angiotensin I. Angiotensin II is a powerful vasoconstrictor and increases blood pressure through a variety of mechanisms. Due to reduced angiotensin production, plasma concentrations of aldosterone are also reduced, resulting in increased excretion of sodium in the urine and increased concentrations of potassium in the blood. Accupril is indicated for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension) and as adjunctive therapy in the management of heart failure. It may be used for the treatment of hypertension by itself or in combination with thiazide diuretics, and with diuretics and digoxin for heart failure. It is available in the form of tablets.
Important facts about Accupril:
People using this medication should avoid alcoholic drinks.
Pregnant women and lactating mothers should not Buy Accupril without the doctor's recommendation.
People taking Accupril drug should avoid lot of sun and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration due to sweating, vomiting and diarrhea.
Side Effects:
Common side effects:
- Bad throat
- Pain in the muscles
- Feeling giddy
- Feeling sleepy
- Headache
- Feeling of vomit
- Irregular bowel movements
- Itching
- Reddening of the skin
Serious side effects:
- Unconsciousness
- Change in the frequency of urination
- High body temperature
- Shivering
- Pain in the body
- Reddening of the skin
- Feeling exhausted
- Weakness in muscles
- Irregular heart beat
- Pain in the chest
- Increase in weight
- Jaundice
Accupril Drug Interactions:
- Allopurinol
- Antacids
- Digoxin, lithium
- Diuretics
- antihypertensives
- Indomethacin
- Phenothiazines
- potassium supplements
- Tetracyclines
- Salt substitutes containing potassium
- Capsaicin
- Alcohol