Suggest Treatment For Overdosed Intake Of Quinipril

Posted on Sun, 4 May 2014

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Sun, 4 May 2014 Answered on

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Question : took an overdose of quinipril 20 mgs of 3 pills and 0.5 Lorazepam. thought I took 3 advils of 200 mgs

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Advised to call US National Poison Hotline...

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,

Quinapril 20 mg is an anti-hypertensive drug of ACE-inhibitor class. The overdose you took (3 pills) might cause hypotension, with the following symptoms:
- fainting
- lightheadedness

I advise to call US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222 or 911 to check for your vital signs and keep you under observation until safe.

Hope it helped!
Dr.Albana

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