ACCURETIC DESCRIPTION

Accuretic

Accuretic is manufactured by Pfizer. This medicine is an ACE inhibitor and thiazide diuretic combination used to treat high blood pressure. Accuretic may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Brand name: Accuretic

Pronounced: AK-you-REH-tik
Generic ingredients: Quinapril hydrochloride, Hydrochlorothiazide

Why is Accuretic drug prescribed?

Accuretic combines two types of blood pressure medication. The first, quinapril hydrochloride, is an ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitor. It works by preventing a chemical in your blood called angiotensin I from converting into a more potent form (angiotensin II) that increases salt and water retention in the body and causes the blood vessels to constrict---two actions that tend to increase blood pressure. To aid in clearing excess water from the body, Accuretic also contains hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic that promotes production of urine. Diuretics often wash too much potassium out of the body along with the water. However, the ACE inhibitor part of Accuretic tends to keep potassium in the body, thereby canceling this unwanted effect.

Accuretic is not used for the initial treatment of high blood pressure. It is saved for later use, when a single blood pressure medication is not sufficient for the job. In addition, some doctors are using Accuretic along with other drugs to treat congestive heart failure.

Most important fact about Accuretic

You must take Accuretic regularly for it to be effective. Since blood pressure declines gradually, it may be several weeks before you get the full benefit of Accuretic; and you must continue taking it even if you are feeling well. Accuretic does not cure high blood pressure; it merely keeps it under control.

Where can I order Accurtic from? Can I buy Accurtic at Canadian prices?

Yes, if you are from the U.S. then you can buy Accurtic at Canadian prices. Currently we will only accept an order for Accurtic from U.S. and Canadian residents. Both U.S. and Canadian residents require a prescription to purchase Accurtic and when you order Accurtic it will be shipped with express shipping.

How should you take Accuretic?

You can take Accuretic with or without meals. Take Accuretic exactly as prescribed, and see your doctor regularly to make sure the drug is working properly without unwanted side effects. Do not stop taking this drug without first consulting your doctor. --If you miss a dose...Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take 2 doses at the same time. --Storage instructions...

Store at room temperature in a tightly closed container. Protect from moisture and light.

What Accuretic side effects may occur?

Accuretic Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Accuretic.

More common Accuretic side effects may include:
Cough, dizziness, headache

Less common Accuretic side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, back pain, bronchitis, chest pain, diarrhea, drowsiness, fatigue, indigestion, insomnia, muscle aches, nausea and/or vomiting, runny nose, sore throat, stomach pain, upper respiratory infection, vertigo (loss of balance), viral infection, weakness

Rare side effects may include:
Abnormal skin sensations (such as burning or prickling), bleeding in the stomach or intestines, bull's eye rash, crushing chest pain, difficult or labored breathing, dizziness upon standing, dry mouth or throat, extremely high blood pressure, hair loss, heart attack, heart failure, hives, impotence, increased sweating, inflammation of the pancreas, inflammation of the sinuses, irregular heartbeat, itchy skin, joint pain, kidney failure, nervousness, sensitivity to light, severe allergic reactions, skin blistering or peeling, slow or rapid heartbeat, stroke, vague feeling of illness

The safety and effectiveness of Accuretic in children have not been established.
Possible food and drug interactions when taking this medication

If Accuretic is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Accuretic with the following:

Barbiturates such as phenobarbital
Cholestyramine (Questran)
Colestipol (Colestid)
Corticosteroids such as prednisone or ACTH
Diabetes medications such as insulin or Micronase
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Diuretics such as HydroDIURIL and Lasix
Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid)
Narcotics such as Percocet
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Naprosyn
Norepinephrine (Levophed)
Other high blood pressure medications such as Aldomet
Potassium-sparing diuretics such as Aldactone, Dyazide, and Moduretic
Potassium supplements such as Slow-K and K-Dur
Salt substitutes containing potassium
Tetracycline (Achromycin V, Sumycin)

Alcohol may increase the effect of Accuretic, and could cause dizziness or fainting. Check with your doctor before drinking alcoholic beverages.

Special Accuretic information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

ACE inhibitors such as the one in Accuretic have been shown to cause injury and even death to the unborn child when used in pregnancy during the second and third trimesters. If you are pregnant, your doctor should discontinue this medication as soon as possible. If you plan to become pregnant, make sure your doctor knows you are taking this medication. The diuretic component of Accuretic, when taken during pregnancy, can cause jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes) and abnormal bruising and bleeding in newborns.

Accuretic appears in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. Because of potential harm to the baby, you'll need to choose between breastfeeding and continuing your treatment with Accuretic.

Recommended Accuretic dosage

ADULTS

Accuretic is usually taken once a day. Your doctor will adjust the dosage depending on how your blood pressure responds. Daily doses of up to 80 milligrams of quinapril and 50 milligrams of hydrochlorothiazide may be prescribed, but doctors aim for the smallest dose that proves effective.

Overdosage

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Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.

Symptoms of Accuretic overdose may include:
A severe drop in blood pressure, dry mouth, excessive thirst, muscle pain or cramps, nausea and vomiting, weak or irregular heartbeat, weakness and dizziness

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