Acuitel, Quinapril

Acuitel is used in the treatment of hypertension, heart failure, heart attack and diabetic kidney disease.

Acuitel is known as an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, or ACE inhibitor. ACE inhibitors like quinapril prevents the body from creating a hormone known as angiotensin II. This works by blocking or inhibiting a chemical called angiotensin-converting enzyme. which widens the blood vessels and helps to reduce the amount of water put back into the blood by the kidneys.These actions then help to decrease blood pressure in people who have blood pressure which is higher than normal.

Patients who take Acuitel may suffer from such side effects;

Decreased blood pressure,
Increased potassium level in blood,
Fatigue,
Weakness,
Cough,
Dizziness,
Renal impairment