Quinapril Hcl (Accupril)

Alternate Name: Quinapril HCl

Description: Accupril is an ACE inhibitor prescribed for the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. The generic version of Accupril is Quinapril. On average Accupril is priced at about $174 for a supply of 30, 20 mg tablets. Luckily, you can use our LowerMyRx savings offer to receive an Accupril discount of up to 80% off the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antihypertensive, Cardiovascular Agent, Renal Protective Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 40 MG

Warnings: It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, heart or blood vessel disease, low blood pressure, or a collagen-vascular disease, including lupus or scleroderma. This medicine may cause the following problems:Angioedema (severe swelling), including intestinal swellingKidney problemsSerious liver problems This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in a normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Do not use this medicine together with aliskiren if you have heart failure with low blood pressure or diabetes., Do not use this medicine together with sacubitril. Do not use this medicine and sacubitril/valsartan within 36 hours of each other., Do not use this medicine together with another ACE inhibitor or an angiotensin receptor blocker if you have heart failure with low blood pressure, diabetes, or moderate to severe kidney problems., Some medicines can affect how quinapril works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Aliskiren, gold injection, lithium, temsirolimus, or tetracyclineA diuretic (water pill)An NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen), Ask your doctor before you use any medicine, supplement, or salt substitute that contains potassium., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.