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Acupil 10mg Tablet

Quinapril (10mg)
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Acupil 10mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as ACE inhibitors. It is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It also lowers the chances of having a heart attack or stroke.

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS,
Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS,
Last updated on 08 Nov 2024 | 11:06 AM (IST)
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General Information

Contains

Quinapril (10mg)

Marketer

Pfizer Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Acupil 10mg Tablet can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal. This medicine should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or even if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse.

Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor. The most common side effects of this medicine include decreased blood pressure, cough, fatigue, weakness, and dizziness. Most of these are temporary and resolve with time. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or do not go away.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.

Uses of Acupil Tablet

Side effects of Acupil Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Acupil
  • Decreased blood pressure
  • Cough
  • Fatigue
  • Weakness
  • Dizziness

How to use Acupil Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Acupil 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Acupil Tablet works

Acupil 10mg Tablet is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessel so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.

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Quick tips

  • Acupil 10mg Tablet can make you feel dizzy for the first few days, so rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. You can also prefer taking it at bedtime to avoid dizziness throughout the day.
  • Let your doctor know about any cough, or throat irritation that does not go away.
  • It may increase the level of potassium in blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • You have been prescribed Acupil 10mg Tablet to improve blood pressure.
  • Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack & strokes.
  • It may also be used to treat chronic (long-standing) heart failure.
  • It protects kidney function, which is especially useful for people with diabetes or mild-to-moderate kidney diseases.
  • Acupil 10mg Tablet can make you feel dizzy for the first few days, so rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. You can also prefer taking it at bedtime to avoid dizziness throughout the day.
  • Let your doctor know about any cough, or throat irritation that does not go away.
  • It may increase the level of potassium in blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Acupil 10mg Tablet.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Acupil 10mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Acupil 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Acupil 10mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Acupil 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acupil 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjustment.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Acupil 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acupil 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

Frequently asked questions

Acupil 10mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It relaxes and widens the blood vessels, making it easier for the blood to pass through the vessels. As a result of this, the heart does not have to work more to push the blood. Since the workload on the heart is reduced, it helps to lower the blood pressure and thus reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. It is also used for the treatment and prevention of congestive heart failure.
Acupil 10mg Tablet should be taken at the same time each day to reduce the chances of a missed dose. Take it in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor may advise you to take your first dose before bedtime, because it can make you dizzy. After the first dose, if you do not feel dizzy, you may take Acupil 10mg Tablet at any time of the day. Your dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and therefore, it will vary from person to person. If you experience any side effects while taking Acupil 10mg Tablet, please consult your doctor.
The most common side effects of Acupil 10mg Tablet are decreased blood pressure, cough, fatigue, weakness, and dizziness. These are usually not bothersome and resolve on their own in some time. However, if any of these side effects worry you or persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor.
No, continue taking Acupil 10mg Tablet even if you feel better and your blood pressure is under control. Stopping Acupil 10mg Tablet suddenly may cause your blood pressure to increase and your chances of stroke or heart attack may rise. Usually once you start taking any medicine for controlling blood pressure, you have to continue taking it life long unless you cannot tolerate it.
Yes, Acupil 10mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy or lightheaded. If Acupil 10mg Tablet makes you feel dizzy when you stand up, try getting up very slowly or stay seated until you feel better. If you begin to feel dizzy, lie down so that you don't faint, then sit until you feel better. Don’t drive, do not use tools or machines and avoid anything requiring concentration while you're feeling dizzy or shaky.
Lifestyle changes play a major role in keeping you healthy if you are taking Acupil 10mg Tablet. Avoid taking excess salt in your diet and find ways to reduce or manage stress in your life. Practise yoga or meditation or take up a hobby. Ensure that you have a sound sleep every night as this also reduces your stress and hence helps in keeping your blood pressure normal. Stop smoking and taking alcohol as this helps in lowering your blood pressure and helps to prevent heart problems. Exercise regularly and take a balanced diet that includes whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables and fat-free products. You should consult your doctor if you need any further help to get maximum benefit of Acupil 10mg Tablet and to keep healthy.
Acupil 10mg Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood, especially if you have uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, kidney problems and dehydration. Potassium levels may also increase in patients using potassium salts or medicines which increase potassium levels or are aged more than 70 years of age. If you have any of these conditions and are using Acupil 10mg Tablet, you need to be careful and get regular blood tests done to monitor potassium levels.
Acupil 10mg Tablet may cause dry cough, as a side effect in some people. This can be persistent and may not be relieved by any medicine. Talk to your doctor if it bothers you or if you have trouble sleeping. Your doctor may suggest ways of managing the cough or may prescribe another medicine. Remember, do not stop taking Acupil 10mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may increase your blood pressure and put you at a risk of developing a heart attack or stroke. Even if you stop taking Acupil 10mg Tablet, the cough may take a few days to a month to resolve completely.
There is no evidence that Acupil 10mg Tablet has any effect on fertility in both men and women. However, if you are planning to get pregnant, talk to your doctor first because Acupil 10mg Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Tetrahydroisoquinoline derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors

Related lab tests

Kidney Function Test

References

  1. Hilal-Dandan R. Renin and Angiotensin. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 733.
  2. Pfeffer MA, Opie LH. Inhibitors of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System. In: Opie LH, Gersh BJ, editors. Drugs for the Heart. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Elsevier Saunders; 2013. p. 143
  3. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1184-86.
  4. Quinapril. Freiburg, Germany: Pfizer Manufacturing Deutschland GmbH; 2018. [Accessed 20 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  5. Quinapril hydrochloride. New York, New York: Parke Davis; 2014. [Accessed 20 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  6. Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Quinapril. [Updated 2019 Feb 28]. [Accessed 19 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
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