Lotensin is a drug used to treat hypertension, the medical term for high blood pressure. High blood pressure is commonly called ";the silent killer" because it can go undetected for many years and is a leading cause of heart disease worldwide. When the blood pressure is too high, too much force is acting on the blood vessels' walls. The excess force causes small tears in blood vessel walls and organ damage. A person with high blood pressure for a long period has a much greater risk of heart attack and stroke. Fact Table Formula C24H28N2O5 License US FDA Bioavailability 37% Legal status Rx-Only Chemical Name Benazepril Elimination half-life 10-11 hours Dosage (Strength) 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg Pregnancy Consult Doctor Brands Lotensin Protein binding 96.7% PubChem CID 5362124 MedlinePlus a692011 ChEBI 3011 ATC code C09AA07 DrugBank DB00542 KEGG - Routes of administration Oral

Lotensin (Benazepril HCl)

Take Lotensin exactly as instructed by your doctor. The normal dosage is 10-40 mg by mouth once daily. The dose may be divided twice daily.
Common adverse reactions to this drug include Agranulocytosis, Alopecia, Angioedema, Anxiety, Arthralgia, Arthritis, Asthenia, Asthma, Bronchitis, Cholestatic Hepatitis, Constipation, Cough, Decreased Libido, Diaphoresis, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Dyspnea, ECG Changes, Eosinophilia, Fatigue, Flushing, Gastritis, Headache, Hemolytic Anemia, Hypertonia, Hyponatremia, Hypotension, Impotence, Increased Liver Enzymes, Increased Serum Bilirubin, Increased Serum Glucose, Increased Uric Acid, Infection, Insomnia, Melena, Myalgia, Nausea, Nervousness, Orthostatic Dizziness, Pancreatitis, Paresthesia, Pemphigus, Proteinuria, Psoriasis, Sinusitis, Skin Photosensitivity, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Thrombocytopenia, Urinary Frequency, Urinary Tract Infection, Vomiting

Lotensin (Benazepril HCl)

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