Accuretic Medicine

• Accuretic

Accuretic is a prescription drug that is used to treat high blood pressure in adults. This section of the eMedTV library explains how Accuretic works and offers more details on its effects, possible side effects, and dosing information.

• Accuretic Side Effects

This eMedTV Web page lists several common Accuretic side effects, such as muscle pain, headache, and cough. Side effects that should be reported to your doctor (as well as rare but possible problems that can occur with this drug) are also listed.

• Accuretic Uses

Accuretic is licensed for the treatment of high blood pressure in adults. This part of the eMedTV archives discusses how Accuretic works to lower blood pressure levels and explains that there are no approved Accuretic uses in children.

• Accuretic Dosage

The recommended Accuretic dosage is between 10 mg/12.5 mg and 20 mg/25 mg once daily. As this page on the eMedTV Web site explains, if side effects occur or if your blood pressure does not lower with Accuretic, dosage adjustments can be made.

• Accuretic Drug Interactions

Medicines such as diuretics, lithium, and narcotics may potentially cause Accuretic drug interactions. As this eMedTV page explains, when certain drugs are taken with Accuretic, interactions may occur -- and these can result in serious side effects.

• Accuretic Precautions and Warnings

Before using Accuretic, alert your doctor if you have diabetes, gout, or asthma. This eMedTV resource offers other Accuretic precautions and warnings, including a list of who should avoid Accuretic, as well as possible side effects to look out for.

• Accuretic and Pregnancy

Accuretic is generally not recommended during pregnancy. This eMedTV page offers an overview of Accuretic and pregnancy, including information on why the FDA considers the drug a pregnancy Category C or D medication.

• Accuretic Overdose

Signs of an Accuretic overdose may include nausea, weakness, and drowsiness, among other things. This eMedTV segment lists other potential symptoms, discusses the possible effects of an overdose, and describes various treatments that are available.

• Generic Accuretic

Generic Accuretic is sold under the names Quinaretic tablets and Quinapril HCL-Hydrochlorothiazide tablets. This eMedTV resource discusses generic Accuretic products, and includes information on the available strengths for such products.