Accupril - Ace Inhibitor
Brand name: Accupril - Ace Inhibitor
Generic name: Quinapril - Ace Inhibitor.
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Accupril is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. It can be taken alone or in combination with a thiazide type of water pill. Accupril is in a family of drugs known as "ACE inhibitors". It works by preventing a chemical in your blood called angiotensin I from converting into a more potent form that increases salt and water retention in your body. Accupril also enhances blood flow throughout your blood vessels. Along with other drugs, Accupril is also prescribed in the treatment of congestive heart failure.
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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.
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References:
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