Comparative Pharmacology
Head-to-head clinical analysis: ACCURETIC versus ENALAPRILAT.
Peer-Reviewed Evidence
Head-to-head clinical analysis: ACCURETIC versus ENALAPRILAT.
ACCURETIC vs ENALAPRILAT
Comparing the clinical profiles, pharmacokinetic behaviors, and safety indices of these two therapeutic agents.
ACCURETIC is a combination of quinapril, an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, and hydrochlorothiazide, a thiazide diuretic. Quinapril inhibits ACE, preventing conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, reducing vasoconstriction and aldosterone secretion. Hydrochlorothiazide inhibits sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule, increasing diuresis and lowering blood pressure.
Enalaprilat is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor that blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, reducing vasoconstriction and aldosterone secretion, leading to decreased blood pressure and cardiac workload.
One tablet orally once daily. Initial dose is 20 mg quinapril/12.5 mg hydrochlorothiazide, titrated to maximum 20 mg quinapril/25 mg hydrochlorothiazide.
1.25 mg IV over 5 minutes every 6 hours; may increase to 5 mg IV every 6 hours if needed.
None Documented
None Documented
Clinical Note
moderateEnalaprilat + Benzydamine
"The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Enalaprilat is combined with Benzydamine."
Clinical Note
moderateEnalaprilat + Estrone sulfate
"The serum concentration of Estrone sulfate can be decreased when it is combined with Enalaprilat."
Clinical Note
moderateEnalaprilat + Droxicam
"The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Enalaprilat is combined with Droxicam."
Clinical Note
moderateEnalaprilat + Loxoprofen
Quinapril: 0.8 hours; Quinaprilat (active): 2 hours in young healthy adults, prolonged to 3-4 hours in elderly or renal impairment.
Terminal half-life: 35 hours (prolonged in renal impairment; accumulates with CrCl <30 mL/min)
Renal: approximately 90% (60% unchanged, 30% as metabolites). Fecal/biliary: <10%.
Renal: 60-80% unchanged; biliary/fecal: minimal (<10%)
Category C
Category D/X
ACE Inhibitor/Diuretic Combination
ACE Inhibitor
"The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Enalaprilat is combined with Loxoprofen."