Accupril (Quinapril Tablets)

Accupril (Quinapril Tablets) used

Accupril (Quinapril Tablets), is used to treat essential hypertension, which is high blood pressure when at rest, by lowering blood pressure to normal resting levels and reducing feelings of breathlessness on exertion. This reduces risk of stroke, heart attack and kidney disease. Accupril 10, is also used to treat congestive heart failure, by helping weakened heart muscles pump more efficiently. Accupril (Quinapril Tablets) can be used on its own or with a diuretic, which helps get rid of excess water that is retained in body tissues and can cause swelling (oedema).

Accupril (Quinapril Tablets) work

Accupril (Quinapril Tablets) is an antihypertensive medication and belongs to a group of drugs called ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) inhibitors, which prevent the formation of angiotensin II, a chemical which causes narrowing of the blood vessels. This allows blood vessels to relax and widen reducing the force needed by the heart to pump blood around the body, reducing its workload and lowering blood pressure.ACCUPRIL is indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions