How does QUINAPRIL work?

QUINAPRIL works through the following mechanism: Other agent.

What are the most common side effects of QUINAPRIL?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for QUINAPRIL. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is QUINAPRIL the same as QUINAPRIL?

QUINAPRIL is a brand name for QUINAPRIL. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

QUINAPRIL

Q: What is QUINAPRIL used for?

QUINAPRIL (brand name QUINAPRIL) is a ACE Inhibitor indicated for INDICATIONS AND USAGE Hypertension Quinapril tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, including.

ACE Inhibitor

Brand names: QUINAPRIL, Accupril

Oral

Mechanism of Action

Other agent

Indications

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Hypertension Quinapril tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension

to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events

including

as appropriate

lipid control

diabetes management

Contraindications

• sacubitril). Do not administer Quinapril tablets within 36 hours of switching to or from sacubitril/valsartan
• a neprilysin inhibitor (see WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS)." Do not co-administer quinapril tablets with aliskiren in patients with diabetes.

FDA Warnings

WARNING: FETAL TOXICITY • When pregnancy is detected, discontinue quinapril as soon as possible
• Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury and death to the developing fetus
See Warnings: Fetal Toxicity WARNINGS Anaphylactoid and Possibly Related Reactions Presumably because ACE inhibitors affect the metabolism of eicosanoids and polypeptides, including endogenous bradykinin, patients receiving ACE inhibitors (including quinapril) may be subject to a variety of adverse reactions, some of them serious
Angioedema associated with laryngeal edema can be fatal

Known Side Effects

5 documented side effects by frequency

Falls

1-10%

Low Blood Pressure

1-10%

Constipation

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Drug Not Working

1-10%

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → QUINAPRIL openFDA label JSON → QUINAPRIL FAERS adverse-event reports → QUINAPRIL ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of QUINAPRIL

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral