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Quinapril

Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Quinapril

Quinapril falls under a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors (an angiotensin-converting enzyme). It is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. By maintaining blood pressure levels it prevents chances of heart attacks, strokes and kidney problems. It functions by relaxing the blood vessels so that there is more easy flow of blood.

On using Quinapril you may experience side effects such as dry cough, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, rash, joint and muscle pains. Severe reactions include high potassium levels, irregular heartbeat, fainting, extreme muscle tiredness, abdominal pain, chest pain and diarrhoea. Notify your doctor if your reactions persist or worsen over time.

Before using this medication tell your doctor if you have any of these conditions. If you are allergic to Quinapril, if you have any other allergies, you have a history of swelling/ liver disease/ high levels of potassium/ heart disease/ kidney transplant, you are pregnant or are breastfeeding a baby, you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs.

This medication is available in oral tablet form. The usual dosage recommended is about 10/20 mg once a day for hypertension and 5 mg twice a day for other conditions.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Quinapril

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Quinapril ?

    • Decreased Blood Pressure

    • Cough

    • Increased Potassium Level In Blood

    • Fatigue

    • Weakness

    • Dizziness

    • Renal Impairment

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Quinapril

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Q press 10mg tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Q press 10mg tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of Quinapril, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

    Medicines containing Quinapril

    Below is the list of medicines, which contains Quinapril as ingredient

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication prevents angiotensin-converting enzyme which is responsible for the catalysis of angiotensin II from angiotensin I. Angiotensin II accelerates blood pressure. Therefore when angiotensin production is lessened, plasma concentrations of aldosterone also decrease. Thus potassium rises in the blood and more sodium is excreted through the urine.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

      What are the interactions of Quinapril ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      References

      • Quinapril-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/quinapril

      • Quinapril-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00881

      • QUINAPRIL tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=QUINAPRIL

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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      Reviewed ByDr. Garima SharmaMBBS, Master in Healthcare Administration, Diploma in Occupational HealthGeneral Physician
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