Our Health Library information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Please be advised that this information is made available to assist our patients to learn more about their health. Our providers may not see and/or treat all topics found herein.

quinapril

Pronunciation: KWIN a pril

Brand: Accupril

Accupril

slide 1 of 44, Accupril,

5 mg, elliptical, brown, imprinted with PD 527, 5

slide 1 of 44

Accupril

slide 2 of 44, Accupril,

10 mg, triangular, brown, imprinted with PD 530, 10

slide 2 of 44

Accupril

slide 3 of 44, Accupril,

20 mg, round, brown, imprinted with PD 532, 20

slide 3 of 44

Accupril

slide 4 of 44, Accupril,

40 mg, oblong, brown, imprinted with PD535, 40

slide 4 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 5 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

5 mg, round, brown, imprinted with I G, 267

slide 5 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 6 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

10 mg, round, brown, imprinted with IG, 268

slide 6 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 7 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

20 mg, round, brown, imprinted with IG, 269

slide 7 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 8 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

40 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with IG, 270

slide 8 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 9 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

5 mg, round, brown, imprinted with I G, 267

slide 9 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 10 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

40 mg, round, brown, imprinted with IG, 270

slide 10 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 11 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

5 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with 5 2, H

slide 11 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 12 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

20 mg, round, brown, imprinted with D, 16

slide 12 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 13 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

40 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with D, 17

slide 13 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 14 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

40 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with LU, F04

slide 14 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 15 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

10 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with LU, F02

slide 15 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 16 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

20 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with LU, F03

slide 16 of 44

Accupril

slide 17 of 44, Accupril,

10 mg, triangular, brown, imprinted with PD 530, 10

slide 17 of 44

Accupril

slide 18 of 44, Accupril,

20 mg, round, brown, imprinted with PD 532, 20

slide 18 of 44

Accupril

slide 19 of 44, Accupril,

40 mg, oblong, brown, imprinted with PD535, 40

slide 19 of 44

Accupril

slide 20 of 44, Accupril,

5 mg, elliptical, brown, imprinted with PD 527, 5

slide 20 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 21 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

10 mg, oblong, brown, imprinted with QU-10, APO

slide 21 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 22 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

10 mg, triangular, brown, imprinted with 10, G 019

slide 22 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 23 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

10 mg, round, orange, imprinted with M, 226

slide 23 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 24 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

10 mg, triangular, brown, imprinted with A 242

slide 24 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 25 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

10 mg, round, white, imprinted with RX 549

slide 25 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 26 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

10 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with 93, 1051

slide 26 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 27 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

20 mg, oblong, brown, imprinted with APO, QU-20

slide 27 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 28 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

20 mg, round, brown, imprinted with 20, G 020

slide 28 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 29 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

20 mg, round, orange, imprinted with M, 254

slide 29 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 30 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

20 mg, round, brown, imprinted with A 243

slide 30 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 31 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

20 mg, round, white, imprinted with RX 550

slide 31 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 32 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

20 mg, oblong, brown, imprinted with 93, 1045

slide 32 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 33 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

40 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with APO, QU-40

slide 33 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 34 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

40 mg, elliptical, brown, imprinted with 40, G 021

slide 34 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 35 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

40 mg, round, orange, imprinted with M, 272

slide 35 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 36 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

40 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with A 244

slide 36 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 37 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

40 mg, round, white, imprinted with RX 551

slide 37 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 38 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

40 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with 93, 1053

slide 38 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 39 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

5 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with APO, Q 5

slide 39 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 40 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

5 mg, elliptical, brown, imprinted with 5, G 022

slide 40 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 41 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

5 mg, round, orange, imprinted with M, 1 7

slide 41 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 42 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

5 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with R2 41

slide 42 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 43 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

5 mg, round, white, imprinted with 18

slide 43 of 44

Quinapril Hydrochloride

slide 44 of 44, Quinapril Hydrochloride,

5 mg, round, brown, imprinted with 93, 1050

slide 44 of 44

What is the most important information I should know about quinapril?

Do not use if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away.

You should not use quinapril if you have ever had angioedema. Do not take quinapril within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubitril (such as Entresto).

If you have diabetes, do not use quinapril together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).

What is quinapril?

Quinapril is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.

Quinapril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.

Quinapril is also used together with other medications to treat heart failure.

Quinapril may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking quinapril?

You should not use quinapril if you are allergic to it, 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 quinapril within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubitril (such as Entresto).

If you have diabetes, do not use quinapril together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).

You may also need to avoid taking quinapril with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
liver disease;
a connective tissue disease such as Marfan syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome, lupus, scleroderma, or rheumatoid arthritis;
heart disease or congestive heart failure (unless you are taking quinapril for this condition); or
if you are on a low-salt diet.

Do not use if you are pregnant. Stop using the medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Quinapril can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester.

It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.

Quinapril is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

How should I take quinapril?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Your blood pressure will need to be checked often. Your kidney or liver function may also need to be tested.

Call your doctor if you have ongoing vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual. You can easily become dehydrated while taking quinapril. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure.

If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using quinapril. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.

If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medicine even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What should I avoid while taking quinapril?

Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may increase certain side effects of quinapril.

Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking quinapril, unless your doctor has told you to.

Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.

What are the possible side effects of quinapril?

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; severe stomach pain; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
fast or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest;
little or no urination;
pain or burning when you urinate;
jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands or feet;
fever, chills, cold or flu symptoms;
high potassium --nausea, chest pain, irregular heartbeats, loss of movement; or
low sodium --headache, confusion, slurred speech, severe weakness, vomiting, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady.

Common side effects may include:

headache;
cough; or
dizziness, tired feeling.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect quinapril?

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

lithium;
a diuretic or "water pill";
gold injections to treat arthritis; or
NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) --aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect quinapril, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about quinapril.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided by Cerner Multum, Inc. ('Multum') is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drug information contained herein may be time sensitive. Multum information has been compiled for use by healthcare practitioners and consumers in the United States and therefore Multum does not warrant that uses outside of the United States are appropriate, unless specifically indicated otherwise. Multum's drug information does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients or recommend therapy. Multum's drug information is an informational resource designed to assist licensed healthcare practitioners in caring for their patients and/or to serve consumers viewing this service as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners. The absence of a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective or appropriate for any given patient. Multum does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information Multum provides. The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
Copyright 1996-2023 Cerner Multum, Inc. Version: 14.01. Revision date: 1/7/2020.

Your use of the content provided in this service indicates that you have read, understood and agree to the End-User License Agreement, which can be accessed by End-User License Agreement, which can be accessed by clicking on this link.

Top of the page