Qpril 20mg
Information About Qpril 20mg
About Qpril 20mg
Medicine Brand QPril 20mg is manufactured by Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Quinapril.
Pakaging
10 x 1
Active Ingredients For Qpril 20mg
Quinapril 20 mg
Diseases List For Which Qpril 20mg Is Prescribed
This Drug Is Prescribed For Hypertension CHF
Other Significations For Qpril 20mg
This Medication Quinapril belongs in a class of drugs called angiotensin converting enzyme ACE inhibitors ACE inhibitors are used for treating high blood pressure and heart failure and for preventing kidney failure due to hypertension and diabetes Other drugs in this class are enalapril Vasotec ramipril Altace captopril Capoten fosinopril Monopril benazepril Lotensin lisinopril Zestril Prinivil moexipril Univasc and trandolapril Mavik Angiotensin converting enzyme is important because it produces angiotensin II Angiotensin II contracts the muscles of the arteries in the heart and the rest of the body narrowing the arteries and thereby elevating blood pressure In the kidney the narrowing caused by angiotensin II decreases blood flow and increases the filtration pressure in the kidney ACE inhibitors such as quinapril lower blood pressure by inhibiting the formation of angiotensin II thereby relaxing the arterial muscles and enlarging the arteries This increases the flow of blood and oxygen to the heart so that it can pump blood more efficiently The enlargement of the arteries elsewhere in the body also makes it easier for the heart to pump blood This is particularly beneficial when there is heart failure In the kidneys this increases blood flow and reduces the filtration pressure in the kidneys Quinapril was approved by the FDA in November 1991
Precautions To Be Taken Before Qpril 20mg
The Use Of Ace Inhibitors With Potassium Supplements Salt Substitutes Or Diuretics EG Spironolactone That Increase Potassium In The Blood May Lead To Excessive Potassium Levels Potassium Levels Should Be Closely Monitored Whenever Ace Inhibitors Are Use In Combination With These Drugs There Have Been Reports Of Increased Lithium Eskalith Levels When Lithium Is Used In Combination With Ace Inhibitors The Reason For This Interaction Is Not Known Nitritoid Reactions Symptoms Includie Facial Flushing Nausea Vomiting And Hypotension May Occur When Injectable Gold Sodium Aurothiomalate Used In The Treatment Of Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Combined With Ace Inhibitors Including Quinapril
Major Conditions And Care
Pregnancy And Qpril 20mg
Can We Take Qpril 20mg During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy Class : C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Lactation And Qpril 20mg
Can We Use Qpril 20mg During Lactation
Lactation Class L4 There is positive evidence of risk to a breastfed infant or to breastmilk production but the benefits of use in breastfeeding mothers may be acceptable despite the risk to the infant eg if the drug is needed in a lifethreatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective
Side Effects Of Qpril 20mg
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity