quinapril hcl/hydrochlorothiazide-oral (cont.)
DRUG INTERACTIONS: This drug is not recommended for use with cisapride, dofetilide. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: "water pills" (e.g., amiloride, furosemide, spironolactone, triamterene), other drugs used to treat high blood pressure, corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen, ketoprofen), certain diabetes medications (e.g., insulin, glyburide, glipizide), barbiturates (e.g., phenobarbital), narcotics (e.g., codeine), muscle relaxants (e.g., tubocurarine), sympathomimetic drugs (e.g., norepinephrine), lithium, ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone), trimethoprim-containing medications (e.g., sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim), tetracycline, cholestyramine, colestipol, digoxin, potassium supplements. 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 these products. Do not use potassium-containing salt substitutes while taking this medication. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information. This drug can affect the results of certain lab tests (e.g., parathyroid). Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use this drug. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include severe dizziness, fainting, or mental/mood changes.
Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
- High Blood Pressure - Learn about high blood pressure symptoms like headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, blurred vision and more. Causes, and normal blood pressure information is included.
- Stroke - Learn about strokes symtoms like sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arms, or legs, confusion, vision problems, problems with walking or coordination, or severe headache.
- Heart Attack - Overview on heart attack (myocardial infarction) and heart attack symptoms including jaw pain, headache, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, sweating, and more.
Latest Medical News
Back to Medications Index
Interactive Slideshows