BENAZEPRIL

Overview

BENAZEPRIL is a Schedule H drug.

Benazepril is an ACE inhibitor.  ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.

Benazepril is used to treat high bood pressure hypertension).

Usage

BENAZEPRIL is generally used to treat: Hypertension

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall. Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may increase certain side effects of benazepril.Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking benazepril, unless your doctor has told you to.

Symptoms of Overdosage

BENAZEPRIL over-dosage can result in: Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Dizziness, Fainting, Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

BENAZEPRIL : Cough, Head Headache, Drowsiness, Eyes Blurred Vision, Vomit

Serious Side-Effects

BENAZEPRIL : Angioedema, Acute Renal Failure, Congestive Heart Disease, Hyperkalemia, Diabetes Mellitus, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Hyponatremia, Head Headache, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Abdomen Pain, Fatigue (tiredness), Nausea

Disease Interactions

BENAZEPRIL can interfere with: Angioedema, Acute Renal Failure, Congestive Heart Disease, Hyperkalemia, Diabetes Mellitus, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Hyponatremia

Technical Classification

BENAZEPRIL is categorized as: ACE INHIBITORS WITH CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKING AGENTS / ANTIHYPERTENSIVE COMBINATIONS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with BENAZEPRIL as Ingredient

AMACE-BP TABBENAZEPRIL 10.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
AMLO B TABAMLODIPINE , BENAZEPRIL
BENACE 10MG TABBENAZEPRIL 10.0 MG
BENACE 5MG TABBENAZEPRIL 5.0 MG