Accupril
- Description -
Accupril is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. Itcan betaken alone or in combination with a thiazide type of water pill suchasHydroDIURIL. Accupril is in a family of drugs known as"ACE inhibitors."It works by preventing a chemical in your blood called angiotensinI fromconverting into a more potent form that increases salt and waterretentionin your body. Accupril also enhances blood flow throughout yourblood vessels.Along with other drugs, Accupril is also prescribed in the treatment ofcongestiveheart failure.
- Common Side Effects -
Dizziness,headache
- Possible Interactions -
Diuretics such as Lasix
Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid)
Magnesium
Potassium-sparing diuretics such as Aldactone, Dyazide, andModuretic
Potassium supplements such as Slow-K and K-Dur
Salt substitutes containing potassium
Tetracycline (Sumycin)
- Manufacturer -
Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group
235 East 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017-5755
USA
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