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benazepril

Pronunciation: ben AY ze pril

Brand: Lotensin

Benazepril Hydrochloride

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5 mg, triangular, yellow, imprinted with 93, 5124

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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10 mg, triangular, orange, imprinted with 93, 5125

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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20 mg, triangular, pink, imprinted with 93, 5126

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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40 mg, triangular, pink, imprinted with 93, 5127

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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10 mg, round, orange, imprinted with E 53

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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5 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with E 5

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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20 mg, round, pink, imprinted with E 82

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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5 mg, round, white, imprinted with M, 441

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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5 mg, round, white, imprinted with 627

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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5 mg, round, white, imprinted with 51, A

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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10 mg, round, white, imprinted with 52, A

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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20 mg, round, white, imprinted with 53, A

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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40 mg, round, white, imprinted with 54, A

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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5 mg, round, white, imprinted with S, 341

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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10 mg, round, red, imprinted with S, 342

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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20 mg, round, gray, imprinted with S, 343

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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40 mg, round, blue, imprinted with S, 344

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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10 mg, round, white, imprinted with M, 443

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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5 mg, round, white, imprinted with 51, A

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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10 mg, round, white, imprinted with 52, A

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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20 mg, round, white, imprinted with 53, A

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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40 mg, round, white, imprinted with A, 54

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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40 mg, round, pink, imprinted with E, 17

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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10 mg, round, white, imprinted with 52, A

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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10 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with APO, BE 10

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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10 mg, round, orange, imprinted with E 53

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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10 mg, round, red, imprinted with 342, ETH

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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10 mg, round, white, imprinted with M, 443

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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10 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with RX 737

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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10 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with GG 747, 10

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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10 mg, triangular, orange, imprinted with 93, 5125

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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20 mg, round, white, imprinted with 53, A

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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20 mg, round, peach, imprinted with APO, BE 20

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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20 mg, round, gray, imprinted with 343, ETH

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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20 mg, round, white, imprinted with M 444

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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20 mg, round, peach, imprinted with RX 738

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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20 mg, round, pink, imprinted with GG 748, 20

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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40 mg, round, white, imprinted with A, 54

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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40 mg, round, pink, imprinted with APO, BE 40

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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40 mg, round, red, imprinted with E 48

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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40 mg, round, blue, imprinted with 344, ETH

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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40 mg, oval, white, imprinted with M447

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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5 mg, round, white, imprinted with 51, A

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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5 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with APO, BE 5

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Benazepril Hydrochloride

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5 mg, round, white, imprinted with 341, ETH

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Lotensin

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10 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with 10, LOTENSIN

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Lotensin

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10 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with LOTENSIN, 10

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Lotensin

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20 mg, round, pink, imprinted with LOTENSIN, 20

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Lotensin

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40 mg, round, peach, imprinted with LOTENSIN, 40

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Lotensin

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5 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with LOTENSIN, 5

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What is the most important information I should know about benazepril?

Do not use if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away.

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).

What is benazepril?

Benazepril is an ACE inhibitor that is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.

Benazepril may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking benazepril?

You should not use benazepril if you are allergic to it, or if:

  • you have hereditary angioedema;
  • you recently took a heart medicine called sacubitril; or
  • you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any ACE inhibitor (captopril, enalapril, fosinopril, lisinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, ramipril, trandolapril).

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).

You may also need to avoid taking benazepril with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

  • kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
  • liver disease;
  • heart disease; or
  • an organ transplant.

Do not use if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor right away. Benazepril can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester.

You should not breast-feed while you are using benazepril.

Benazepril is not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 years old.

How should I take benazepril?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

You may take benazepril with or without food.

Drink plenty of water each day while you are taking this medicine.

Your blood pressure will need to be checked often. Your kidney function may also need to be checked.

Call your doctor if you have ongoing vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual. 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.

If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using benazepril.

Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What should I avoid while taking benazepril?

Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.

Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise, in hot weather, or by not drinking enough fluids. Benazepril can decrease sweating and you may be more prone to heat stroke.

Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may increase certain side effects of benazepril.

Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes, unless your doctor has told you to.

What are the possible side effects of benazepril?

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, severe stomach pain, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning in your eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling).

Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
  • little or no urinating;
  • high potassium --nausea, weakness, tingly feeling, chest pain, irregular heartbeats, loss of movement; or
  • liver problems --stomach pain (upper right side), loss of appetite, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Common side effects may include:

  • headache; or
  • cough.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect benazepril?

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines. Many drugs can affect benazepril, especially:

  • a diuretic ("water pill"), or any other blood pressure medications;
  • lithium;
  • gold injections to treat arthritis;
  • insulin or oral diabetes medicine; or
  • NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) --aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others.

This list is not complete and many other drugs may affect benazepril. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about benazepril.

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