Q Press 10Mg Tablet

Q Press 10mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. It belongs to a group of medicines known as ACE inhibitors. The medication works by narrowing the blood vessels keeping the pressure at the optimum levels.

The medication needs to be taken orally with water or any other liquid. The dosage needs to be taken as directed by the physician. Overdose, sudden drop, or elimination of the treatment can cause sudden fluctuation in the blood pressure which can worsen the case.

On using Q Press 10Mg Tablet you may experience side effects such as dry cough, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, rash, joint and muscle pains. Severe reactions include high potassium levels, irregular heartbeat, fainting, extreme muscle tiredness, abdominal pain, chest pain and diarrhoea. Notify your doctor if your reactions persist or worsen over time.

Do not take the medication in case you are pregnant, lactating, or having kidney or liver problems. Furthermore, it is important to monitor your blood pressure, sodium and potassium levels regularly in order to have an effective treatment.

Mild hypotension has been the only toxic effect seen with acute overdose. Bradycardia may also occur; hyperkalemia occurs even with therapeutic doses, especially in patients with renal insufficiency and those taking NSAIDs.

Following initiation of essential overdose management, toxic symptom treatment and supportive treatment should be initiated. Hypotension usually responds to I.V. fluids or Trendelenburg positioning.

Take exactly as directed; do not discontinue without consulting prescriber. Take first dose at bedtime. Take all doses on an empty stomach (30 minutes before or 2 hours after meals). This drug does not eliminate need for diet or exercise regimen as recommended by prescriber.

• Hypertension

• Heart Failure

• heart attack

• Diabetic Kidney Disease

• Hypersensitivity

• Decreased Blood Pressure

• Cough

• Increased Potassium Level In Blood

• Fatigue

• Weakness

• Dizziness

• Renal Impairment

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Q Press 10Mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Q Press 10Mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution must be taken while using this medicine in patients with kidney disease. Dosing adjustment in renal impairment is needed:

  • Clcr >60 mL/minute: Administer 10 mg/day.
  • Clcr 30-60 mL/minute: Administer 5 mg/day.
  • Clcr 10-30 mL/minute: Administer 2.5 mg/day.
  Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  In patients with alcoholic cirrhosis, hydrolysis of quinapril to quinaprilat is impaired; however, the subsequent elimination of quinaprilat is unaltered. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medicine is initiated within 1 hour after its administration.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The medicine will remain active for about 24 hours.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Quinapril, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

This medication prevents angiotensin-converting enzyme which is responsible for the catalysis of angiotensin II from angiotensin I. Angiotensin II accelerates blood pressure. Therefore when angiotensin production is lessened, plasma concentrations of aldosterone also decrease. Thus potassium rises in the blood and more sodium is excreted through the urine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  • Alpha1 blockers: Hypotensive effect increased.
  • Aspirin and NSAIDs may decrease ACE inhibitor efficacy and/or increase risk of adverse renal effects.
  • Diuretics: Hypovolemia due to diuretics may precipitate acute hypotensive events or acute renal failure.
  • Insulin: Risk of hypoglycemia may be increased.
  • Lithium: Risk of lithium toxicity may be increased; monitor lithium levels, especially the first 4 weeks of therapy.
  • Mercaptopurine: Risk of neutropenia may be increased.
  • Potassium-sparing diuretics (amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene): Increased risk of hyperkalemia.
  • Potassium supplements may increase the risk of hyperkalemia.
  • Quinolones: Absorption may be decreased by quinapril; separate administration by at least 2-4 hours.
  • Tetracyclines: Absorption may be reduced by quinapril; separate administration by at least 2-4 hours.
  • Trimethoprim (high dose) may increase the risk of hyperkalemia.

• Interaction with Disease

  • Anaphylactic reactions can occur.
  • Angioedema can occur at any time during treatment (especially following first dose).
  • Careful blood pressure monitoring with first dose (hypotension can occur especially in volume depleted patients).
  • Dosage adjustment needed in renal impairment.
  • Use with caution in hypovolemia; collagen vascular diseases; valvular stenosis (particularly aortic stenosis); hyperkalemia; or before, during, or immediately after anesthesia.
  • Avoid rapid dosage escalation, which may lead to renal insufficiency.
  • Neutropenia/agranulocytosis with myeloid hyperplasia can rarely occur.
  • If patient has renal impairment, a baseline WBC with differential and serum creatinine should be evaluated and monitored closely during the first 3 months of therapy.
  • Hypersensitivity reactions may be seen during hemodialysis with high-flux dialysis membranes (eg, AN69).
  • Use with caution in unilateral renal artery stenosis and pre-existing renal insufficiency. Deterioration in renal function can occur with initiation.

• Ques : What are the compounds used to manufacture Q Press 10Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Q Press 10Mg Tablet contains Quinapril as their key component.

• Ques : What foods should I avoid during the consumption of Q Press 10Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Avoid consuming food with excess sodium and potassium for better absorption of the medication.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Q Press 10Mg Tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : The duration of the treatment mainly depends on each individual case.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Q Press 10Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Generally, Q Press 10Mg Tablet intake depends on the seriousness of the case.

• Ques : What to do if you miss any dosage of Q Press 10Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Avoid missing or forgetting the dose. If you do, take it as soon as you remember, however, if it’s near your next dose, skip it and take it according to your normal schedule.

• Ques : Can you suddenly stop the consumption of Q Press 10Mg Tablet?

  Ans : No, sudden elimination of the treatment may increase the chances of the disease coming back. Continue to use this drug until completion of the maximum amount suggested even though the symptoms disappear after the medicine has begun.

• Ques : What are the withdrawal symptoms of Q Press 10Mg Tablet?

  Ans : If the treatment is stopped or paused by the user without any consultation, the body may show severe withdrawal symptoms. Some of them may include a sudden increase in blood pressure.

• Ques : Can you club Q Press 10Mg Tablet with other medications?

  Ans : It is safe to consume Q Press 10Mg Tablet with most of the medicins except -

  • Allopurinol
  • Amlodipine
  • Bisacodyl
  • Citric acid
  • Ephedrine
  • Eprosartan
  • Irbesartan
  • Iron dextran
  • Leflunomide
  • Olmesartan

• Ques : Can you crush or chew Q Press 10Mg Tablet?

  Ans : No, consume the medication as a whole without doing any physical change in the medication.

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