Acuitel 40 mg Tablet

Acuitel 40 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains 40 mg of quinapril in each tablet. Quinapril is an ACE inhibitor used to help treat high blood pressure and, in some patients, heart failure. By lowering blood pressure, Acuitel 40 mg Tablet can also help reduce the strain on the heart and lower the risk of blood pressure-related complications. This Pfizer, India product is intended for oral use only and should be taken exactly as prescribed.

How it works: Quinapril works by blocking an enzyme that makes a natural substance tighten blood vessels, so the vessels relax and blood can flow more easily. As a tablet, Acuitel 40 mg Tablet delivers this medicine by mouth to help lower blood pressure over time.

Acuitel 40 mg Tablet is the higher-strength option among the Acuitel tablets listed here, so it is usually chosen for patients who already need a larger quinapril dose after their doctor has assessed their blood pressure response. It is not the usual starting strength for most people, and the 40 mg tablet may be used when lower strengths such as Acuitel 5 mg Tablet or Acuitel 20 mg Tablet are not enough. Your prescriber may select this strength to simplify dosing when a higher total daily dose is needed.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Heart failure in selected patients
• Blood pressure control to reduce heart strain
• Supportive treatment after doctor evaluation for cardiovascular risk

• Swallow Acuitel 40 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• It can be taken with or without food, but taking it the same way each day may help consistency.
• Stand up slowly after taking Acuitel 40 mg Tablet because it may cause dizziness, especially when treatment is started or the dose is increased.
• Avoid using salt substitutes containing potassium unless your doctor says they are okay.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Acuitel 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of quinapril per tablet. The total daily dose may be taken once daily or divided into two doses depending on the condition being treated and how you respond; your doctor decides the exact schedule. Do not take more than your prescribed amount, because the maximum daily dose is individualized and higher doses can raise the risk of low blood pressure, dizziness, and other side effects.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Quinapril may include:

• Dizziness, which may be more noticeable with the 40 mg strength
• Headache
• Cough
• Fatigue
• Low blood pressure or lightheadedness
• Nausea
• Upset stomach

• Acuitel 40 mg Tablet is a higher-strength quinapril tablet, so it should only be used when a clinician has decided that this dose is appropriate.
• This medicine can cause a strong first-dose drop in blood pressure in some people, especially if you are dehydrated or taking a diuretic.
• Avoid becoming dehydrated; vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating can make dizziness and low blood pressure worse.
• Do not use during pregnancy because ACE inhibitors can harm the unborn baby.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, diabetes, or a history of angioedema.
• Limit alcohol because it can add to dizziness and blood pressure lowering.
• Do not drive or use machinery until you know how Acuitel 40 mg Tablet affects you.

• Potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes
• Diuretics or water pills
• Other blood pressure medicines, especially if combined and causing low blood pressure
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Lithium

Store Acuitel 40 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.