Pronunciation: KWIN a pril
Brand: Accupril
5 mg, elliptical, brown, imprinted with PD 527, 5
10 mg, triangular, brown, imprinted with PD 530, 10
20 mg, round, brown, imprinted with PD 532, 20
40 mg, oblong, brown, imprinted with PD535, 40
5 mg, round, brown, imprinted with I G, 267
10 mg, round, brown, imprinted with IG, 268
20 mg, round, brown, imprinted with IG, 269
40 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with IG, 270
5 mg, round, brown, imprinted with I G, 267
40 mg, round, brown, imprinted with IG, 270
5 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with 5 2, H
20 mg, round, brown, imprinted with D, 16
40 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with D, 17
40 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with LU, F04
10 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with LU, F02
20 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with LU, F03
10 mg, triangular, brown, imprinted with PD 530, 10
20 mg, round, brown, imprinted with PD 532, 20
40 mg, oblong, brown, imprinted with PD535, 40
5 mg, elliptical, brown, imprinted with PD 527, 5
10 mg, oblong, brown, imprinted with QU-10, APO
10 mg, triangular, brown, imprinted with 10, G 019
10 mg, round, orange, imprinted with M, 226
10 mg, triangular, brown, imprinted with A 242
10 mg, round, white, imprinted with RX 549
10 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with 93, 1051
20 mg, oblong, brown, imprinted with APO, QU-20
20 mg, round, brown, imprinted with 20, G 020
20 mg, round, orange, imprinted with M, 254
20 mg, round, brown, imprinted with A 243
20 mg, round, white, imprinted with RX 550
20 mg, oblong, brown, imprinted with 93, 1045
40 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with APO, QU-40
40 mg, elliptical, brown, imprinted with 40, G 021
40 mg, round, orange, imprinted with M, 272
40 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with A 244
40 mg, round, white, imprinted with RX 551
40 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with 93, 1053
5 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with APO, Q 5
5 mg, elliptical, brown, imprinted with 5, G 022
5 mg, round, orange, imprinted with M, 1 7
5 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with R2 41
5 mg, round, white, imprinted with 18
5 mg, round, brown, imprinted with 93, 1050
Do not use if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away.
You should not use quinapril if you have ever had angioedema. Do not take quinapril within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubitril (such as Entresto).
If you have diabetes, do not use quinapril together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
Quinapril is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.
Quinapril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.
Quinapril is also used together with other medications to treat heart failure.
Quinapril may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not use quinapril if you are allergic to it, or if:
Do not take quinapril within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubitril (such as Entresto).
If you have diabetes, do not use quinapril together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
You may also need to avoid taking quinapril with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Do not use if you are pregnant. Stop using the medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Quinapril can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Quinapril is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Your blood pressure will need to be checked often. Your kidney or liver function may also need to be tested.
Call your doctor if you have ongoing vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual. You can easily become dehydrated while taking quinapril. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure.
If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using quinapril. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.
If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medicine even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may increase certain side effects of quinapril.
Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking quinapril, unless your doctor has told you to.
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; severe stomach pain; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:
This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect quinapril, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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