The generic prescription Quinapril Hydrochloride (quin'a-pril) is the generic equivalent medication for Accupril. It is used for the treatment of of mild to moderate hypertension. It also can be used as for heart failure in certain situations.

Quinapril HCL is an angiotensin converting enzyme (also known as "ACE Inhibitors") inhibitor. ACE is involved in certain chemical reactions that constrict the blood vessels and cause sodium and fluid retention by the kidney. This can cause an increase in blood pressure. An ACE inhibitors lowers high blood pressure by interfering with angiotensin converting enzymes and causing the blood vessels to relax (widen). Thus, allowing blood to flow more freely and at a lower pressure. ACE drugs will also increase the heart's ability to pump blood in some types of heart failure. This medicine comes in tablet form in doses  5 10 20 & 40 milligram tablets.

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Quinapril Hydrochloride Side Effects - Include: chest pain, coughing, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, nausea, dry cough, tiredness, and vomiting.

Drug Interaction: There are certain drugs that cause negative side effects when taken with Generic Accupril. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following: (1) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as Ibuprofen & Indomethacin) or salicylates (aspirin) because they may decrease the effectivness of this drug medication; (2) Usage of Clozapine, Cyclosporine, Dextran Sulfate, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (such as Simvastatin), Mannitol, NSAIDs, Pergolide, Phenothiazines (i.e. Thioridazine), potassium preparations, potassium-sparing diuretics, thiazide diuretics (Hydrochlorothiazide), or trimethoprim because side effects, such as low blood pressure or increased potassium levels may potential lead to a heart attack; and (3) Taking Clozapine, iron salts (Ferrous Sulfate), lithium, NSAIDs (Ibuprofen & indomethacin), potassium preparations, potassium-sparing diuretics, sulfonylureas, thiazide diuretics or thiopurines because he risk of their side effects may be increased by generic Accupril. 

Important Notes: (1) This drug med may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use this medication with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it; (2) People who take ACE medicine for high blood pressure often feel tired or run down for a few weeks after starting treatment. Be sure to take your medicine even if you may not feel "normal"; (3) This drug may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to this prescription; (4) Dehydration, excessive sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea may lead to a fall in blood pressure; and  (5) Do not use this generic drug if you are pregnant. It has been shown to cause death to the fetus and newborn. Avoid becoming pregnant while you are taking it. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your physician right away.