Accuretic Oral
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Generic Name: QUINAPRIL HCL/HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE - ORAL
Pronounced: (KWIN-uh-prill w/HI-dro-klor-oh-THIGH-uh-zide)
Accuretic Oral Uses
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure
(hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes,
heart attacks, and kidney problems.
This product contains two medications, quinapril and
hydrochlorothiazide. Quinapril belongs to a class of drugs known as
ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can
flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide (or "The thiazide diuretic")
increases the amount of urine you make, removing extra water and
salt from your body. These medications are used together when one
drug is not controlling your blood pressure.
How To Use Accuretic Oral
Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually once
daily or as directed by your doctor. It is best to avoid taking
this medication within 4 hours of your bedtime to avoid having to
get up to urinate. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have
questions about your dosing schedule.
Drink plenty of fluids to prevent losing too much body water
(dehydration). If you are on restricted fluid intake, consult your
doctor for further instructions.
If you are taking a tetracycline antibiotic (e.g., doxycycline,
tetracycline), take it at least 3 hours apart from this medicine.
If you are taking a quinolone antibiotic (e.g., ciprofloxacin,
levofloxacin), consult your pharmacist for the proper times to take
this medicine. This product contains magnesium, which can interfere
with absorption of these antibiotics.
Do not take potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing
potassium without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. This
medicine can infrequently raise or lower your potassium blood
levels. This effect can rarely cause serious side effects such as
muscle weakness/cramping or very slow heartbeat. Tell your doctor
immediately if these effects occur.
The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to
therapy.
Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit
from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.
Do not skip doses or stop taking this medication unless directed by
your doctor. It is important to continue taking this medication
even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not
feel sick. It may take up to several weeks before the full benefit
of this drug takes effect.
Inform your doctor if your condition worsens (e.g., your routine
blood pressure readings increase).
Also see more information on Accuretic from the
Physician's Desk Reference
drug library.
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