benazepril

Pronunciation: ben AY ze pril

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. Stop using this medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines. Some drugs should not be used with benazepril.

What is benazepril?

Benazepril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure in adults and children at least 6 years old.

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 to any other ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitor such as captopril, fosinopril, enalapril, lisinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, ramipril, or 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).

Do not take benazepril if you have a history of angioedema (severe allergic reaction).

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

  • heart disease, heart problems such as a recent heart attack;
  • stomach pain;
  • low blood pressure;
  • if you are on a low-salt diet;
  • diabetes;
  • liver disease; or
  • kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis).

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

Stop using this medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Benazepril can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you use the medicine during your second or third trimester.

Do not breastfeed.

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.

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 benazepril. This can lead to very low blood pressure, an electrolyte imbalance, or kidney failure.

Your blood pressure will need to be checked often and you may need frequent blood tests. Your treatment may also include diet, exercise, lifestyle changes, and other medications. Follow your doctor's instructions very carefully.

Tell your doctor if you have a planned surgery.

Keep using this medicine even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.

Store tightly closed 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.

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

Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise, in hot weather, or by not drinking enough fluids. Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink. In some cases, drinking too much liquid can be as unsafe as not drinking enough.

What are the possible side effects of benazepril?

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, severe stomach pain, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
  • kidney problems --swelling, urinating less, feeling tired or short of breath;
  • high blood potassium --nausea, weakness, tingly feeling, chest pain, irregular heartbeats, loss of movement; or
  • liver problems --loss of appetite, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, 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?

Benazepril can harm your kidneys, especially if you also use certain medicines for infections, cancer, or osteoporosis.

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

  • a diuretic or "water pill" that may increase blood potassium such as spironolactone, triamterene, or amiloride;
  • NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) --aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others;
  • insulin or diabetes medications;
  • medicine to prevent organ transplant rejection such as temsirolimus, sirolimus, or everolimus; or
  • heart or blood pressure medication.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect benazepril, including 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 doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about benazepril.

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