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Quinapril+Hydrochlorothiazide
How Quinapril+Hydrochlorothiazide works
This is a combination of two medicines: Quinapril and chlorthalidone which lower blood pressure effectively. Quinapril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessels so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.
Side Effects
Nausea, Altered taste, Diarrhoea, Stomach pain, Indigestion, Headache, Dizziness, Decreased blood pressure, Cough, Weakness, Electrolyte imbalance, Glucose intolerance, Increased blood uric acid, Increased blood lipid level
Usage
Quinapril+Hydrochlorothiazide is used in the treatment of high blood pressure.
