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Brand Names: AccuprilGeneric Name: quinapril (Pronunciation: KWIN a pril)
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-APO oblong, brown, imprinted with QU-10, APO Quinapril 10 mg-GRE triangular, brown, imprinted with 10, G 019 Quinapril 10 mg-MYL round, orange, imprinted with M, 226 Quinapril 10 mg-PAR triangular, brown, imprinted with A 242 Quinapril 10 mg-TEV round, white, imprinted with RX 549 Quinapril 10 mg-TEV1 oval, brown, imprinted with 93, 1051 Quinapril 20 mg-APO oblong, brown, imprinted with APO, QU-20 Quinapril 20 mg-GRE round, brown, imprinted with 20, G 020 Quinapril 20 mg-MYL round, orange, imprinted with M, 254 Quinapril 20 mg-PAR round, brown, imprinted with A 243 Quinapril 20 mg-TEV round, white, imprinted with RX 550 Quinapril 20 mg-TEV1 oblong, brown, imprinted with 93, 1045 Quinapril 40 mg-APO oval, brown, imprinted with APO, QU-40 Quinapril 40 mg-GRE elliptical, brown, imprinted with 40, G 021 Quinapril 40 mg-MYL round, orange, imprinted with M, 272 Quinapril 40 mg-PAR oval, brown, imprinted with A 244 Quinapril 40 mg-TEV round, white, imprinted with RX 551 Quinapril 40 mg-TEV1 oval, brown, imprinted with 93, 1053 Quinapril 5 mg-APO oval, brown, imprinted with APO, Q 5 Quinapril 5 mg-GRE elliptical, brown, imprinted with 5, G 022 Quinapril 5 mg-MYL round, orange, imprinted with M, 1 7 Quinapril 5 mg-PAR oval, brown, imprinted with R2 41 Quinapril 5 mg-TEV round, white, imprinted with 18 Quinapril 5 mg-TEV1 round, brown, imprinted with 93, 1050 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:
Less serious 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. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. What is the most important information I should know about quinapril (Accupril)?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. (Page 1 of 3) Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088. 
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