Quinapril
· Trade Name
Accupril
· Generic Name
QUINAPRIL
· Drug Class
Blood pressure medication
ACE Inhibitor
· How It Works
Medication inhibits angiotensin converting enzyme
· Serious Side Effects
allergic reaction
anaphylactoid reaction
angioedema (tissue swelling) of the head, neck, mouth, intestine
high potassium
liver failure
low blood pressure
low white blood cell count
renal failure
bone marrow failure
pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
oligohydramnios
fetal or neonatal harm or death (when exposed in utero)
major congenital malformations
· Common Side Effects
cough
low blood pressure
dizziness
fatigue
high blood potassium
nausea
vomiting
kidney failure
renal insufficiency
musculoskeletal pain
upper respiratory track infection
Posted on February 9, 2009
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