Accupril

Accupril is an ACE inhibitor that is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Accupril is available by prescription. Accupril is generally a round brown pill but is sometimes elliptical or triangular as well. Accupril 40mg, cost ranges from $40 US to over $100 and is a brown coated tablet. Accupril is also known under the generic name as Quinapril.

Because it lowers your blood pressure, you want to be cautious while you are on this medication that your blood pressure doesn’t drop too low as a result of excessive sweating, of dehydration or when vomiting. Drinking plenty of fluids is important to keep hydrated, especially when on this medication. Accupril side effects can include both serious and not so serious effects including: headache, fatigue, coughing, weight gain, heart palpitations, bloating or weight gain, and jaundice or liver problems. Accupril side effects of choking coughs have also been reported. Accupril and hypoglycemia can also be a concern.

Caution should be taken with any medication to avoid contraindication but in the case of Accupril, concerns exist in areas including: salt substitutes, potassium supplements, Lithium, diuretics and tetracycline. It’s always advisable to talk to your pharmacist about any medications you are already taking. Some herbal supplements and teas are also known to cause problems with prescription medication. If unsure, always check the product monograph or online to find out about potential contraindications. Because a medicine to control your blood pressure is so important to your health, it’s very wise to watch for any unusual symptoms during your medication course and report it promptly to your doctor.

Accupril doesn’t have any recommendations on whether to take with or without food. It is a good idea to take your medication around the same time each day which helps to regulate the flow of the medicine in your bloodstream.


Accupril ingredients include are known as ACE inhibitors. Some concerns about Accupril and erectile dysfunction or Accupril and impotency have been reported. Anyone who experiences these problems during their Accupril treatment should speak to their doctor. A lot of information and articles are available about Accupril and various combinations of medicine such as Accupril + Lithium and Accupril + Methotrexate. Article databases exist online in abundance that advise on information related to many types of medications and health options.

Accupril can be prescribed for congestive heart failure as well as high blood pressure and even for kidney disease. One of the things this medicine does is to loosen your blood vessels so that there’s a higher supply of blood to the heart.