What is Quinapril-Hydrochlorothiazide? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Quinapril-Hydrochlorothiazide

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Swallow the tablet whole. Do not break, crush, or chew it.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Swallow the tablet whole. Do not break, crush, or chew it.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

What to do if you miss a dose of Quinapril-Hydrochlorothiazide

Quinapril-Hydrochlorothiazide contraindications - Who shouldn't take Quinapril-Hydrochlorothiazide?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to quinapril, hydrochlorothiazide, or a sulfa drug, if you are pregnant or not able to urinate, or if you have a history of angioedema caused by an ACE inhibitor.

Quinapril-Hydrochlorothiazide warnings

• This medicine is not safe to take during pregnancy, especially in your second or third trimester. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart or blood vessel disease, high cholesterol, low blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma, gout, or a collagen-vascular disease, including lupus or scleroderma.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Angioedema (severe swelling), including head, neck, and intestinal swellingKidney problemsSerious liver problemsEye or vision problems, including glaucoma, myopiaIncreased risk for skin cancer

• This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

• Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in a normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.

• Drink plenty of fluids if you exercise, sweat more than usual, or have diarrhea or vomiting while you are using this medicine.

• This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.

• This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Quinapril-Hydrochlorothiazide interactions & what to avoid when taking Quinapril-Hydrochlorothiazide

• Do not use this medicine together with aliskiren if you have diabetes.

• Do not use this medicine together with sacubitril. Do not use this medicine and sacubitril/valsartan within 36 hours of each other.

• Some medicines can affect how quinapril/hydrochlorothiazide works. Tell your doctor if you are also using any of the following: Aliskiren, digoxin, gold injection, lithium, temsirolimus, tetracyclineDiuretic (water pill)Insulin or oral diabetes medicineMedicine to lower cholesterol (including cholestyramine, colestipol)NSAIDs (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)Steroid medicine

• Ask your doctor before you use any medicine, supplement, or salt substitute that contains potassium.

• Alcohol, narcotic pain relievers, or sleeping pills may cause you to feel more lightheaded, dizzy, or faint when you use them with this medicine.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.