QUINAPRIL DRUG INFO
QUINAPRIL - ORAL
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Accupril®
IMPORTANT NOTE:
What should my health care professional know before I take quinapril? They need to know if you have any of these conditions:; autoimmune disease (such as lupus), or suppressed immune function; previous swelling of the tongue, face, or lips with difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, or tightening of the throat (angioedema); bone marrow disease; heart or blood vessel disease; liver disease; low blood pressure; kidney disease; if you are on a special diet, such as a low-salt diet; an unusual or allergic reaction to quinapril, other ACE inhibitors, foods, dyes, or preservatives; pregnant or trying to get pregnant; breast-feeding
USES:
High blood pressure levels can damage your kidneys, and may lead to a stroke or heart failure. Quinapril also helps to treat patients with heart failure
HOW TO USE:
How should I take this medicine? Take quinapril tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. It is best to take quinapril on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking quinapril except on your prescriber's advice..
SIDE EFFECTS:
What side effects may I notice from taking quinapril? Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:; decreased amount of urine passed; difficulty breathing, or difficulty swallowing; dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting spells; fast or uneven heart beat, palpitations, or chest pain; fever or chills; numbness or tingling in your fingers or toes; skin rash, itching; swelling of your face, lips, or tongue Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):; change in taste; cough; tiredness
PRECAUTIONS:
What should I watch for while taking quinapril? Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Check your blood pressure regularly while you are taking quinapril. Ask your prescriber or health care professional what your blood pressure should be and when you should contact him or her. Call your prescriber or health care professional if you notice an uneven or fast heart beat. Do not treat yourself for a fever or sore throat; check with your prescriber or health care professional as these may be the result of a quinapril side effect.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
What drug(s) may interact with quinapril?; antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen); hawthorn; heparin; lithium; medicines for high blood pressure; potassium salts; tetracycline; water pills.
OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include restlessness, fever, fast breathing, dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, panic or paranoid, drowsiness, convulsions, unconsciousness, unusually fast or slow heart beat, headache, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, pale or flushing, chest pain, sweating, muscle weakness, agitation, large pupils, or delusions.
NOTES:
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
MISSED DOSE:
If you miss a dose, do not double the next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
