Quinapril is a drug that treats several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. This eMedTV segment covers how quinapril works to treat high blood pressure and also lists several dosing guidelines and possible side effects.
Headache, dizziness, and cough are some common side effects of quinapril. This eMedTV page lists rare quinapril side effects like anemia and gas, as well as side effects that you should report to your doctor right away, such as wheezing.
As this eMedTV page explains, quinapril is used to treat high blood pressure and symptoms of congestive heart failure, among other conditions. This page also discusses off-label quinapril uses like treating kidney problems in people with scleroderma.
For treating high blood pressure, the starting quinapril dosage is 10 mg or 20 mg daily. This eMedTV page lists the starting doses for treating conditions such as congestive heart failure, and also discusses factors that can affect quinapril dosing.
Among the drugs that can potentially interact with quinapril are diuretics, NSAIDs, and tetracycline. This eMedTV Web page describes how drug interactions with quinapril can alter the levels of certain drugs in your blood, among other things.
This eMedTV page lists warnings and precautions with quinapril, including information on potential drug interactions, people who shouldn't take quinapril (like those with angioedema), and the safety of taking quinapril while pregnant.
This portion of the eMedTV archives offers a general overview of generic quinapril, which is sold under the name Quinapril tablets. Generic quinapril is manufactured by several companies and is available in a number of strengths.
