Generic name:quinapril [ KWIN-a-pril ]
Drug class:Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
What is Accupril?
Accupril is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.
Accupril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.
Accupril is also used together with other medications to treat heart failure.
Warnings
Do not use Accupril if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away.
You should not use quinaprilif you have ever had angioedema. Do not take Accupril within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubitril(such as Entresto).
If you have diabetes, do not use Accupril together with any medication that contains aliskiren, a blood pressure medicine (brand names include Tekturna and Tekamlo).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Accupril if you are allergic to quinapril, or if:
you have a history of angioedema;
you recently took a heart medicine called sacubitril; or
if you are allergic to any other ACE inhibitor, such as benazepril, captopril, enalapril, fosinopril, lisinopril, moexipril, perindopril, ramipril, or trandolapril.
Do not take Accupril within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubitril (such as Entresto).
If you have diabetes, do not use Accupril together with any medication that contains aliskiren (such as Tekturna or Tekamlo).
You may also need to avoid taking quinap...
