Accupril (Quinapril) for Heart Disease

Overview
Accupril is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat hypertension and heart failure. Accupril is also known by its drug name, Quinapril.

Accupril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. ACE inhibitors are believed to work by relaxing the blood vessels.

How do I take it?
Accupril is generally taken once daily.

Accupril comes in tablet form.

Side effects
The FDA-approved label for Accupril lists common side effects including headache, fatigue, dizziness, cough, rash, back pain, nausea, and vomiting.

Rare but serious side effects listed for Accupril include angioedema, liver failure, blood disorders, anaphylaxis, and fetal toxicity.

For answers to frequently asked questions about exposure to ACE inhibitors during pregnancy and breastfeeding, visit the experts at MothertoBaby.org.

For more details about this treatment, visit:
Accupril – Pfizer
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