Benazepril
Lotensin (benazepril) is an ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It works by relaxing blood vessels to allow easier blood flow, reducing the strain on the heart. This medication is typically prescribed when lifestyle modifications alone are insufficient to control blood pressure.
Lotensin is a brand-name ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 218088
- Generic
- Lotensin
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Lotensin is primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults and children. It may be used alone or in combination with other blood pressure medications.
Lotensin is an ACE inhibitor (Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme inhibitor). It blocks the enzyme that produces angiotensin II, a substance that narrows blood vessels. By preventing this, blood vessels relax and widen, lowering blood pressure.
Common side effects may include dizziness, headache, and cough. It should not be used during pregnancy as it can cause harm to the fetus. Patients with a history of angioedema or those allergic to ACE inhibitors should avoid this medication. Regular monitoring of blood pressure and kidney function is recommended during treatment.
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