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What is Accupril used for?
Who should not take Accupril?
What should I tell my health care provider?
What are some possible side effects?
What is Accupril used for?
Company:Pfizer Inc
Treatment for: high blood pressure & congestive heart failure
Accupril is a medication that is used alone or with the medicine thiazide diuretics to treat high
blood pressure. It is also used to treat congestive heart failure with
water pills and with or without a medicine called digitalis.
Accupril, an ACE inhibitor, stops a chemical called
angiotensin converting enzyme from working. Accupril helps keep arteries open and relaxed. Your blood pressure goes down
when your arteries are open and relaxed.
Who should not take Accupril?
It should not be used in pregnancy. If you do become pregnant, make sure you tell your healthcare provider right away and stop taking the medication as soon as you can.It should not be used bym patients who have ever had an allergic reaction to it or any
other ACE inhibitor.
What should I tell my health care provider?
Tell your health care provider if you:
- Pregnant or suspect you may be.
- if you have ever had angioedema.
What are some possible side effects of Accupril?
Common misspelling of Accupril Or other Names- acupril , akcuprill, accuprill, actupil
For more detailed information about Accupril, ask your health care provider or pharmacist.
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