Accupril
= Prescription Required 
= Generic Equvalent
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Accupril 5mg Tablets
Quinapril (Quinapril Hydrochloride)
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Accupril 10mg Tablets
Quinapril (Quinapril Hydrochloride)
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Accupril 20mg Tablets
Quinapril (Quinapril Hydrochloride)
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Accupril 40mg Tablets
Quinapril (Quinapril Hydrochloride)
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Generic equivalents for Accupril...
We also carry these generic equivalents of Accupril to help save you money.
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Quinapril (Quinapril Hydrochloride) 10mg Tablets
Manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa
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Quinapril (Quinapril Hydrochloride) 20mg Tablets
Manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa
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Quinapril (Quinapril Hydrochloride) 40mg Tablets
Manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa
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Accupril Prescription Drug Information
Quinapril (By mouth)
Quinapril (KWIN-a-pril)
Treats high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure. Accupril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor.
Brand Name(s):Accupril
There may be other brand names for Accupril.
When Accupril Should Not Be Used:
You should not use Accupril if you have had an allergic reaction to captopril or other blood pressure medicine (such as Altace®, Capoten®, Lotensin®, Lotrel®, Monopril®, Prinivil®, Vasotec®, Zestril®). You should not use Accupril if you are pregnant.
How to Use Accupril:
Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much of Accupril to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- You may take Accupril with or without food.
- Never share your medicine with anyone.
If a dose of Accupril is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of Accupril:
- Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
- Keep all medicine away from children.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid While Taking Accupril:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using lithium, potassium supplements, salt substitutes, diuretics (water pills) such as amiloride (Midamor®, Moduretic®), chlorthalidone (Combipres®, Tenoretic®), furosemide (Lasix®), spironolactone (Aldactazide®, Aldactone®), or triamterene (Dyazide®, Dyrenium®, Maxzide®), or pain or arthritis medicine (such as aspirin, Advil®, Aleve®, Dolobid®, Feldene®, Indocin®, Motrin®, Orudis®, Relafen®, Voltaren®).
Warnings While Using Accupril:
- Using Accupril while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are breastfeeding, or if you have diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, or lupus.
- Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using Accupril.
- Accupril may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
Possible Side Effects While Using Accupril:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
- Confusion, weakness, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips
- Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea or vomiting
- Fast or pounding heartbeat
- Fever, muscle or joint pain, and skin rash
- Lightheadedness or fainting
- Problems urinating, pain in side or lower back
- Swelling in the hands or feet
- Sudden stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite
- Worsening chest pain
- Yellow skin or eyes
If you notice these less serious side effects while taking Accupril, talk with your doctor:
- Change in sense of taste
- Cough
- Headache
- Mild nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- Mild skin rash
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by Accupril, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
