Accupril
Intended to relieve hypertension to support cardiac performance and mitigate vascular stress.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Quinapril
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Accupril, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Accupril vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Accupril details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Heart Failure
- Alternative names
- quinapril
- Therapeutic class
- Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- ACE Inhibitor
- Known off-label uses
- diabetic nephropathy
- Contraindications
- history of angioedema; pregnancy; hypersensitivity to quinapril
- Minor side effects
- headache; dizziness; cough
- Moderate side effects
- hyperkalaemia; fatigue; hypotension
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Lithium; Potassium Supplements; Spironolactone
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
angioedema, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
intended to relieve hypertension to support cardiac performance and mitigate vascular stress.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits the converting enzyme, preventing the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, leading to vasodilation and reduced aldosterone secretion.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: Can cause fetal harm. Avoid during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Accupril is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Pfizer.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Quinapril is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.