The chemical name of Acupril is Quinapril. It is mainly used to treat high blood pressure or hypertension along with other drugs or independently and also for treating heart failure.

The medicine should be used under the prescription of a doctor. Sometimes certain medical conditions of a patient might require dose changes. If the patient is allergic to certain 'angiotensin- converting enzyme inhibitors' like benazepril, captopril, fosinopril, enelapril, lisinopril, moexipril, perindopril, ramipril, trandolapril or to the medicine itself, it is not recommended for use. The doctor should be informed about all the medical conditions that the patient has and especially if the patient has a history of kidney, liver or heart problems, diabetes or any connective tissue diseases.

Intake of alcohol should be avoided as it can sometimes cause sudden dropping of blood pressure. Substitutes of salts or potassium should be taken only if the doctor recommends.

There are no serious side effects for the medicine. However, the patients are reported to have drowsiness, stomach upsets, tiredness, vomiting, cough etc. Care should be taken as to not get dehydrated by drinking plenty of water and other liquids as it can cause low blood pressure and other kidney disorders.

The medicine is not recommended for pregnant women and breast-feeding mothers. Women who are planning to get pregnant should also not use this medicine. If pregnant, the intake of the medicine should be stopped straightaway and the condition should be informed to the doctor. The medicine is found to have harmful effects on a fetus and it is also found that it is excreted through breast milk. A breast-feeding mother should talk to the doctor before starting the treatment.

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