Buy Lotensin (Benazepril Hydrochloride)

Lotensin® (Benazepril HCL) patient handout

• Lotensin (Benazepril Hydrochloride) is used to treat hypertension.
• Unlabeled uses of Lotensin : treatment of heart failure.

• Lotensin, selectively, suppresses reninangiotensin aldosterone system and also Lotensin inhibits ACE, preventing conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.
• Therapeutic effects of Lotensin : lowering of blood pressure in hypertensive persons.

• Absorption Absorption describes the process that follows drug administration and its subsequent delivery to systemic circulation. : at least 37% absorbed following oral administration.
• Distribution Drug's distribution in body tissues and fluids. : enters breast milk in small amounts.
• Protein binding : 96.7%
• Metabolism and excretion Important in determining dosage regimens and intervals for persons with hepatic or impaired renal function. : converted by the liver to benazeprialt, the active metabolite.20% excreted by kidneys; 10% - 11% nonrenal (biliary elimination).
• Half life The half-life of a drug is the amount of time it takes the drug level to decrease by 50% and roughly correlates with the duration of action. : 10 - 11 hours.

• Lotensin (Benazepril Hydrochloride) is contraindicated in : hypersensitivity, pregnancy, angioderma; cross-sensitivity amone ACE inhibitors may occur.
• Use Lotensin cautiously in persons with impaired hepatic or renal function.

• Lotensin side effects and adverse reactions can be : headache, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, somnolence, symptomatic hypotension, nausea, impotence, hyperkalemia, arthralgia, arthritis, myalgia, cough, increased diaphoresis, hypersensitivity reactions.

Oral administration (adults) :

• Avoid salt substitutes because they may contain potassium, which can cause high potassium level in persons taking Lotensin.
• Light-headedness can occur, especially during first few days of Lotensin therapy.Rise slowly to minimize this effect and report dizziness to your prescriber.
• If fainting occurs, stop Lotensin (Benazepril Hydrochloride) and call health care professional immediately.
• Inadequate fluid intake, vomiting, diarrhea and excessive perspiration can lead to light-headedness and fainting.
• Report signs of infections, such as fever and sore throat.
• Call your prescriber if you develop easy bruising or bleeding, swelling of tongue or hoarseness.
• Women of childbearing age : you should notify prescriber if you'll become pregnant because Lotensin will need to be stopped.
• Don't use other OTC products (cough, cold, allergy) during Lotensin therapy, unless directed by your prescriber.
• Comply with your dosage, even if you're feeling better.
• Lotensin may cause skin rash or impaired perspiration.