Questions and Answers
What is the brand name of Quinapril Hydrochloride?
Accupril
What are the common dosage forms of Accupril? (Select all that apply)
What is Quinapril used to treat?
HTN and Management of Heart Failure
The dosage recommendations for HTN are initially ______ mg once daily.
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What is the maintenance dose for HTN?
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What should be done when using Diuretics with Quinapril?
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Does Quinapril need to be renally dosed?
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What is the starting dose of Quinapril for patients with Ccr of 2.5 mg?
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Study Notes
Quinapril Hydrochloride Overview
- Brand name: Accupril
- Commonly used to treat hypertension (HTN) and manage heart failure.
Dosage Forms
- Available in dosages of 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg.
Dosage Recommendations for Hypertension
- Initial dosage: 10-20 mg once daily.
- Maintenance dosage: 20-80 mg, can be given in one or two doses.
- Adjust dosage at intervals of two weeks based on patient response.
- For patients on diuretics, start with a lower dose of 5 mg or pause the diuretic three days prior to initiating Quinapril.
Renal Dosing Considerations
- Quinapril should be renally dosed.
- Recommended starting dose for patients with reduced creatinine clearance (Ccr): 2.5 mg.
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