Benazepril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat
high blood pressure
. Benazepril is in a class of medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It works by decreasing certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly.
What does benazepril do for the heart?
Benazepril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by blocking a substance in the body that causes blood vessels to tighten. As a result, benazepril
relaxes the blood vessels
. This lowers blood pressure and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart.
Is benazepril a good blood pressure medication?
Benazepril is
used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension)
. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Benazepril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.
Who should not take benazepril?
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had
angioedema
. Do not take benazepril within 36 hours before or after taking medicine that contains sacubitril (such as Entresto). If you have diabetes, do not use benazepril together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
Can benazepril make you gain weight?
Can benazepril (Lotensin) make you gain weight?
Weight gain is not a known side effect of benazepril
(Lotensin).
What time of day should you take benazepril?
These results demonstrate that acute benazepril administration markedly reduces systolic and diastolic BP.
The morning administration
is preferable because it more effectively covers the whole 24 hours than an evening dose.
Is benazepril being recalled?
The recall affects 100-count bottles of benazepril hydrochloride (NDC 65162-754-10) from lot BB02619A (Exp. 4/21). The bottles were sent throughout the United States to 13 major distributors that may have further distributed them. Amneal Pharmaceuticals voluntarily initiated the recall
September 24, 2019
.
Who should not take Lotensin?
low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils. renal artery stenosis. low blood
pressure
.
liver failure
.
Does benazepril cause fatigue?
This drug
may rarely cause serious
(possibly fatal) liver problems. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any of the following rare but serious side effects: yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine, extreme tiredness, severe stomach/abdominal pain, persistent nausea/vomiting.
Can I stop taking benazepril?
Abrupt withdrawal of benazepril has not resulted in an abrupt increase in blood pressure; however, as with most antihypertensive drugs,
it is best to discontinue benazepril slowly
.
What's the side effects of benazepril?
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs.
- hoarseness.
- difficulty breathing or swallowing.
- lightheadedness.
- fainting.
- rash.
- yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Is benazepril a water pill?
Benazepril is in a
class of medications
called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It works by decreasing certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly. Hydrochlorothiazide is in a class of medications called diuretics (‘water pills').
Can benazepril dehydrate you?
You can easily become dehydrated while taking this medicine
. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking benazepril.
Does benazepril affect the kidneys?
Taking certain pain drugs with benazepril
can increase your risk of kidney damage
. These drugs include NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as: celecoxib. diclofenac.
What happens if you take too much benazepril?
Less common, but more serious benazepril side effects are:
swelling of the face, legs, feet, ankles, arms, lips, tongue, and throat
.
swelling of the intestines (intestinal angioedema)
serious allergic reactions.
Does benazepril cause ankle swelling?
Ankle oedema was complained or was clinically evident in 11 patients with amlodipine alone and in three patients with the benazepril+amlodipine combination.
