Accuretic
(Top Brand Option)

If you are looking for the generic alternative to Accuretic, please see: Quinapril/Hctz – Generic.

Accuretic is manufactured by Macleods Pharma.

Indication

Accuretic is a medication used in the treatment of high blood pressure. Accuretic causes the blood vessels to relax, resulting in the increased excretion of excess fluid.

Storage

Keep at room temperature and protect from moisture, heat, and light.

Precaution

Let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions, especially if:

• you are pregnant
• planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding
• child bearing age

Warnings

Accuretic may cause drowsiness, lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting. Use caution when driving or participating in any potentially dangerous activities. Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increases these side effects. Hot weather, exercise, or fever may also increase these side effects. Those taking high blood pressure medications often feel tired or run down for a few weeks after starting treatment. Because Accuretic contains magnesium, make sure to check any other medications for magnesium. If you find any medications with magnesium or you are unsure, ask your doctor. Accuretic may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Dehydration, excessive sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea may result in a drop in blood pressure; contact your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms. Ask your doctor before using a salt substitute or a product that has potassium in it. Accuretic may lower your body’s ability to fight off infection; let your doctor know if you develop any fever, sore throat,

Patient Family Information

Always follow your doctors directions when taking Accuretic. Take Accuretic by mouth, with or without food. Accuretic may cause you to urinate more often when you are first taking it. To prevent this from disturbing your sleep, try to take your medication before 6pm. If you are taking a tetracycline antibiotic, a quinolone antibiotic, or colestipol or cholestyramine for high cholesterol, take those medications at least 3 hours apart from Accuretic. Maintain a regular schedule to get the most benefit from the medication.

Contraindication

Avoid the use of Accuretic if: you are allergic to any ingredient in the medication; you are allergic to “sulfa” medications; you are in your second or third trimester of pregnancy; you have severe kidney problems or a history of angioedema caused by treatment with an ACE inhibitor; or you are taking dextran sulfate, dofetilide, or ketanserin.

Severe Side Effects

Serious side effects may include: severe allergic reaction; chest pain; darkening of urine; decrease in the amount of urine; drowsiness; dry mouth; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; numbness of arm or leg; prolonged nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea

Common Side Effects

Less severe side effects may include: cough; diarrhea; dizziness or lightheadedness when sitting up or standing; fatigue; headache; nausea; persistent dry cough; or tiredness.

Others: None.

Accuretic | Quinapril/Hctz | Accuretic | Q Pril-H