Accupril Oral

Accupril Oral Interactions

Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.

See also How To Use section.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of:

• drugs that suppress the immune system (e.g., azathioprine)
• lithium
• non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs such as celecoxib, ibuprofen, indomethacin)
• potassium supplements (e.g., potassium chloride) or salt substitutes
• trimethoprim-containing medications (e.g., sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim)
• potassium-sparing "water pills" (diuretics such as amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene)
• "water pills" (diuretics such as furosemide)
• gold injections

This product contains magnesium which can interfere with the absorption of some medications. For example, if you are taking a tetracycline antibiotic, take it at least 2 hours apart from quinapril. If you are taking a quinolone antibiotic (e.g., ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin) or a bisphosphonate (e.g., risedronate), consult your pharmacist for the proper times to take those medications apart from quinapril. This is not a complete list.

A very serious reaction may occur if you are getting injections for bee/wasp sting allergy (desensitization) and are also taking quinapril. Make sure all your doctors know which medicines you are using.

Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products, diet aids) because they may contain ingredients that could increase your heart rate or blood pressure. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products.

This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.