Accupril Drug Interactions

Among the drugs that Accupril can interact with are potassium-sparing diuretics like amiloride, triamterene, and spironolactone; diuretics like torsemide, hydrochlorothiazide, and furosemide; and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen. These interactions can alter the levels of certain drugs in your blood and cause your body to metabolize the medicines differently than intended.

An Introduction to Interactions With Accupril

 Accupril® (quinapril hydrochloride) can potentially react with a number of other medicines. Some of the drugs that can interact with Accupril include:
 
 
  
  • Potassium-containing products, such as:
     
    • Potassium chloride (K-Dur®, Klor-Con®, Micro-K®)
    • Potassium citrate (Urocit-K®, Polycitra-K®)
    • Potassium gluconate
    • Potassium phosphate (Neutra-Phos-K®, K-Phos®)
    • Salt substitutes (used to flavor food)
 
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
 
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