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Brand Names: Accupril

Generic Name: quinapril (Pronunciation: KWIN a pril)

• What is quinapril (Accupril)?
• What are the possible side effects of quinapril (Accupril)?
• What is the most important information I should know about quinapril (Accupril)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking quinapril (Accupril)?
• How should I take quinapril (Accupril)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Accupril)?
• What happens if I overdose (Accupril)?
• What should I avoid while taking quinapril (Accupril)?
• What other drugs will affect quinapril (Accupril)?
• Where can I get more information?

What is quinapril (Accupril)?

Quinapril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.

Quinapril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure.

Quinapril may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Accupril 10 mg

triangular, brown, imprinted with PD 530, 10

Accupril 20 mg

round, brown, imprinted with PD 532, 20

Accupril 40 mg

oblong, brown, imprinted with PD535, 40

Accupril 5 mg

elliptical, brown, imprinted with PD 527, 5

Quinapril 10 mg-GRE

triangular, brown, imprinted with 10, G 019

Quinapril 10 mg-PAR

triangular, brown, imprinted with A 242

Quinapril 10 mg-TEV

round, white, imprinted with RX 549

Quinapril 20 mg-GRE

round, brown, imprinted with 20, G 020

Quinapril 20 mg-PAR

round, brown, imprinted with A 243

Quinapril 20 mg-TEV

round, white, imprinted with RX 550

Quinapril 40 mg-GRE

elliptical, brown, imprinted with 40, G 021

Quinapril 40 mg-PAR

oval, brown, imprinted with A 244

Quinapril 40 mg-TEV

round, white, imprinted with RX 551

Quinapril 5 mg-GRE

elliptical, brown, imprinted with 5, G 022

Quinapril 5 mg-PAR

oval, brown, imprinted with R2 41

Quinapril 5 mg-TEV

round, white, imprinted with 18

What are the possible side effects of quinapril (Accupril)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these 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 any of these serious side effects:

• feeling light-headed, fainting;
• urinating more or less than usual, or not at all;
• fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
• pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding;
• severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
• tired feeling, muscle weakness, and pounding or uneven heartbeats;
• chest pain;
• swelling, rapid weight gain; or
• jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Less serious side effects may include:

• cough;
• muscle pain;
• dizziness, drowsiness, headache;
• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; or
• mild skin itching or rash.

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. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about quinapril (Accupril)?

Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Quinapril could cause birth defects in the baby if you take the medication during pregnancy. Use an effective form of birth control. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.

Avoid drinking alcohol. It can further lower your blood pressure and may increase some of the side effects of quinapril.

Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking quinapril, unless your doctor has told you to.

Vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating can cause you to become dehydrated. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking quinapril. Drink plenty of water each day while you are taking this medication.