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Quinapril - Overview

Quinapril is a medication used in the management of high blood pressure and in some patients with heart failure. People who need a quinapril medication prescription can use Push Health to connect with a local medical provider who can prescribe quinapril HCl, including quinapril 40 mg, quinapril 20 mg and quinapril 10 mg when appropriate to do so.

What Is Quinapril Used For?

Quinapril prescription medication, marketed under the brand name Accupril, is a medication often used in the treatment of high blood pressure and as adjunctive therapy in some people with heart failure. Quinapril, like benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril) and ramipril (Altace), belongs to a class of medications known as angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor) drugs. In humans, quinapril is broken down into quinaprilat, a metabolite that blocks ACE, resulting in the interference of the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. Quinapril prescription medication may also lead to a reduction in the secretion of aldosterone, resulting in a reduction in fluid and salt reabsorption.

Quinapril - Dosage and Cost

Quinapril is frequently prescribed at a starting dose of quinapril 10 mg daily or quinapril 5 mg twice per day and then titrated from there. Ultimately, the dose of quinapril used and regimen depends on the judgement of the prescribing medical provider and the health needs of the patient. Following oral administration, peak quinapril plasma levels are reached within 60 minutes in health individuals and most of the drug is bound to proteins. The accumulation half-life of quinapril is roughly three hours and elimination mostly occurs via the kidneys. While branded quinapril is expensive, generic quinapril is considered affordable, costing approximately 20 cents per quinapril 40 mg tablet at many pharmacies in the United States. Quinapril may be covered by some insurance plans and quinapril coupons may also be found through the manufacturer online. Quinapril is generally available as quinapril 5 mg, quinapril 10 mg, quinapril 20 mg and quinapril 40 mg tablets which should be stored at 25° C (consult the package insert for exact instructions).

Can I Buy Quinapril Online?

One cannot simply buy quinapril online without first consulting a medical provider as quinapril is a prescription medication. Because of this restriction, quinapril OTC is not available at pharmacies in the United States, either. People who might need a quinapril medication prescription, however, can use Push Health to connect with a local medical provider who can prescribe quinapril tablets, including quinapril 10 mg, quinapril 20 mg and quinapril 40 mg tablets when appropriate to do so.

Quinapril - Side Effects

Quinapril prescription medication can cause side effects and concerns should be discussed with a qualified medical professional before using the medication. Side effects that may result from quinapril use include cough, headache, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, myalgia and rash. Angioedema has been reported after use of medications like quinapril. People with poor renal function, low blood pressure, and high potassium levels should generally not use quinapril. Care should be taken when quinapril is prescribed to elderly patients. Quinapril and alcohol should not be used together. People with a known hypersensitivity to quinapril tablets or similar medications or ingredients in the formulation should not use quinapril prescription tablets.

More Quinapril Information

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