Quinapril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEi) developed in the 1980s. Quinapril is a medication utilized to manage hypertension, a significant risk factor for coronary heart disease. In addition, quinapril is used off-labeled for managing chronic heart failure (CHF), slowing the progression of renal disease in patients with diabetes. Quinapril is a non-sulfhydryl ACEi that blocks the action of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), which plays a vital role in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS). Quinapril has effectively lowered systolic blood pressure by 13 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure by 10 mm Hg in approximately 2 out of 3 individuals. As is true for most drugs in this class, the medication regimen may be increased or decreased depending on patient response.This activity reviews the indications, mechanism of action, administration, adverse events, contraindications, monitoring, and toxicity of quinapril. In addition, this article highlights pertinent points regarding quinapril as needed by interprofessional teams managing patients with hypertension and other cardiovascular co-morbidities.
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