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Accupril This page contains recent news articles, when available, and an overview of Accupril but does not offer medical advice. You should contact your physician with regard to any health issues or concerns. Why is Accupril prescribed? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Quinapril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. It is used in combination with other medications to treat heart failure. Quinapril is in a class of medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It works by decreasing certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently. Recent news articles mentioning Accupril [an error occurred while processing this directive]How should Accupril be used? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Quinapril comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once or twice a day. To help you remember to take quinapril, take it around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take quinapril exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will probably start you on a low dose of quinapril and gradually increase your dose, not more than once every one or two weeks. Quinapril controls high blood pressure and heart failure but does not cure them. Continue to take quinapril even if you feel well. Do not stop taking quinapril without talking to your doctor. What side effects can Accupril cause? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Quinapril may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: dizziness excessive tiredness cough upset stomach vomiting Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately: swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs hoarseness difficulty breathing or swallowing yellowing of the skin or eyes fever, sore throat, chills, and other signs of infection chest pain lightheadedness fainting Quinapril may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm] or by phone [1-800-332-1088]. Brand names for Accupril [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Accuretic® containing Quinapril Hydrochloride and Hydrochlorothiazide Accupril®