Q Press 5 mg Tablet

Q Press 5 mg Tablet contains 5 mg of quinapril in each tablet. Quinapril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and, in some patients, heart failure. Lowering blood pressure can also help reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney damage related to hypertension.

How it works: Quinapril blocks the ACE enzyme, which lowers a natural chemical that tightens blood vessels. With Q Press 5 mg Tablet, the blood vessels relax and widen, making it easier for the heart to pump blood and helping blood pressure come down.

Q Press 5 mg Tablet is a low-strength quinapril tablet, which is often chosen when a doctor wants a gentler starting point or needs a smaller dose adjustment. Because quinapril dosing is individualized, this 5 mg tablet may be used at the beginning of treatment, in combination with other blood pressure medicines, or when a patient needs a smaller dose than higher-strength tablets.

• High blood pressure
• Heart failure
• Blood pressure control as part of long-term cardiovascular care
• Lowering stroke and heart attack risk related to hypertension

• Swallow Q Press 5 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• 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 is best.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially when starting treatment, because quinapril can lower blood pressure.
• Do not stop taking Q Press 5 mg Tablet suddenly without medical advice.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Q Press 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of quinapril. The tablet may be taken once daily or divided into 2 doses per day depending on the condition being treated and how you respond to therapy, and the doctor decides the exact schedule. The maximum daily dose can vary by patient and indication, so follow your prescriber’s instructions rather than changing the dose yourself.

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

Common side effects of Quinapril may include:

• Dry cough
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Low blood pressure or lightheadedness, especially when standing up
• Nausea
• More frequent urination or feeling weak

• Q Press 5 mg Tablet can cause dizziness, especially when you first start it or after a dose increase, so be careful driving or operating machinery.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor says they are safe for you, because quinapril can raise potassium levels.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, dehydration, heart disease, or a history of angioedema.
• Do not use this medicine during pregnancy; ACE inhibitors can harm an unborn baby.
• Alcohol can increase the blood-pressure-lowering effect and make you feel more lightheaded.
• If you have diabetes or take medicines that affect kidney function, your doctor may monitor your blood pressure, potassium, and kidney tests more closely.
• Use extra caution if you are taking a diuretic, because the first dose may lower blood pressure more strongly.

• Potassium supplements and potassium-sparing diuretics
• Diuretics such as furosemide or hydrochlorothiazide
• NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen
• Lithium
• Aliskiren or other blood pressure medicines that can further lower blood pressure

Store Q Press 5 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.