ACCURETIC (QUINAPRIL HCTZ)

Accuretic Information

Accuretic whose generic name is Hydrochlorothiazide and Quinapril is a drug used to treat hypertension. Unlike ordinary drugs prescribed for hypertension, which are only composed of either Quinapril or Hydrochlorothiazide, Accuretic is a combination of Quinapril and Hydrochlorothiazide. Quinapril is a drug belonging on the category of drugs known as ACEs or Angiotensin-Converting-Enzyme. Quinapril is known to treat symptoms of high blood pressure and as well as congestive heart failures. On the other hand, Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic which increases the amount of the salt in the urine excreted. Hydrochlorothiazide has also been used to treat hypertension as well as edema.

Accuretic Indications

Accuretic is mostly prescribed to treat hypertension, symptoms of congestive heart failure such as shortness of breath and swelling of legs. Accuretic may also be used for the treatment of edema.

Accuretic may be prescribed for other purposes aside from the ones mentioned above.

Accuretic Warnings

Never take Accuretic if you have known or unknown allergies to sulfa-based medicines such as sulfa antibiotics since taking drugs which contains hydrochlorothiazide may trigger this reaction.

Accuretic may also trigger the risk of serious and dangerous allergic reactions. Always inform your doctor when you experience symptoms of allergies such as swelling of lips, tongue and mouth, hives, closing of throat and difficulty in breathing.

Accuretic may also not be advised for patients with cases of:

• Diabetes
• Gout
• Collagen Vascular diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus or scleroderma
• Pancreatitis
• Kidney Malfunctions
• Liver Problems
• Blood or Bone Marrow related diseases
• Salt restricted diet or intake of salt substitutes, potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics
• High levels of potassium in the body

Consult your doctor if you have any of the mentioned cases as your doctor may lower your dosage or halt your Accuretic intake.

Accuretic and Pregnancy

Accuretic belongs to the class of drugs within Pregnancy Category D. Drugs belonging to this category may cause birth defects and even death to the unborn. It is never recommended that Accuretic be taken when one is pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Accuretic when taken on the second trimester or on the third trimester of pregnancy may cause injuries and even death to the unborn.

For breastfeeding mothers, take note that hydrochlorothiazide and Quinapril can be passed to the breast milk and may cause harm to the nursing baby. Consult your doctor before deciding to breastfeed when taking Accuretic.

Accuretic and Old Patients

Accuretic should be prescribed at lower dose for patients who are 60 years old and above as side effects may be more readily felt if Accuretic be prescribed at a higher dose.

Accuretic and Children

Accuretic is not for children’s use.

Accuretic Intake Guidelines

Accuretic should be taken as exactly prescribed by your doctor. Never deviate from your doctor’s instructions. If the instructions are not that clear, you may verify them from a nurse or a pharmacist.

Each dose of Accuretic must be taken with a full glass of water.

Never abruptly cease your Accuretic Intake as abrupt cessation of treatment may only cause the worsening of your initial condition. Always consult your physician first before deciding to stop intake.

Accuretic Dosage

Accurate dosages for Accuretic may only be prescribed by a physician. Different persons may have different degrees of Accuretic dosages depending on the need.

Accuretic Overdose

When overdose is suspected, seek urgent medical attention right away. Symptoms of overdose may include:

• Increased frequency in urination
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Fainting
• Weakness
• Losing of consciousness

Accuretic Missed Dose

A double dose of this medication is strictly not advised. If you happen to miss a dose, forego that dose and resume to your regular scheduled medication.

Accuretic Side Effects

Some serious side effects may be linked to Accuretic medication. If you experience any of the following serious side effects, halt your intake immediately and seek urgent medical attention.

The following side effects belonging to that category:

• Allergic reactions such as hives, swelling of lips, tongue and mouth, closing of throat and difficulty in breathing
• Fainting
• Unusual weakening or fatigue
• Abnormal bleeding or bruising
• Jaundice or yellowing of the skin and eyes
• Confusion
• Symptoms of infection such as fever, chills and sore throat
• Decrease in the amount of urine or no urine at all
• Irregular heartbeats
• Increased swelling

Some less serious side effects include:

• Dizziness
• Lightheadedness
• Numbness of limbs
• Fatigue
• Muscle aches and cramps
• Increased hunger or thirst
• Changes in sense of taste
• Dry and irritating cough
• Excessive urination
• Anxiety or depression
• Rashes
• Profuse sweating

When these less serious side effects are felt, you may still continue your Accuretic intake but you have to talk with your doctor about these symptoms.

Accuretic Drug Reactions

Before taking Accuretic, you must inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs as they may have reactions with Accuretic.

• Potassium supplements
• Salt substitutes
• Cholestyramine
• NSAIDs
• Oral diabetes medications
• Tetracycline
• Lithium
• Calcium channel blockers
• Doxazosin, prazosin or terazosin
• reserpine, guanadrel or guanethidine
• nitrates
• pain relivers
• barbiturates
• steroids

Your dosage may be altered or you may be advised by your doctor to cease Accuretic treatment if you are taking the above medicines depending on your doctor’s evaluation.

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