Generic for Lotensin for High blood pressure, Hypertension - Drug Information

Generic Name - Benazepril

Category - Antihypertensive medication

Indications

High blood pressure, Hypertension
Generic Lotensin is indicated to control high blood pressure (hypertension) by relaxing blood vessels. Benazepril (Generic Lotensin) is an antihypertensive (blood pressure lowering agent) known as an ACE inhibitor. High blood pressure levels can damage your kidneys, and may lead to a stroke or heart failure.

Generic for Lotensin Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Lotensin is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Lotensin should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Autoimmune disease (such as lupus), or suppressed immune function
Previous swelling of the tongue, face, or lips with difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, or tightening of the throat (angioedema)
Bone marrow disease
Diabetes mellitus
Gout
Heart or blood vessel disease
Liver disease
Recent heart attack or stroke
Kidney disease
Pancreatitis
Electrolyte imbalance

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Lotensin. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Antiinflammatory drugs
Hawthorn
Heparin
Lithium
Medicines for high blood pressure
Potassium salts
Water pills

Generic for Lotensin Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericLotensin
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Lotensin for hypertension is 10 milligrams, once a day. Regular total dosages range from 20 to 40 milligrams per day either taken in a single dose or divided into 2 equal doses. The maximum dose is 80 milligrams per day.

Generic for Lotensin Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Lotensin side Effects include decreased amount of urine passed, difficulty breathing, or swallowing, dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting spells, redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth, skin rash and itching.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Lotensin.

Generic for Lotensin and Pregnancy

Generic Lotensin being an ACE inhibitor is not recommended to be used by pregnant women especially in the second and third trimesters. This can cause low blood pressure, severe kidney failure, too much potassium or even death in the newborn. Be sure you have discussed with your doctor before taking Generic Lotensin.

Generic for Lotensin and Breastfeeding

Generic Lotensin passes into breast milk. However, it is not expected to cause problems in nursing babies.

Generic for Lotensin and Pediatric

Children are considered to be especially sensitive to the blood pressure-lowering effect of ACE inhibitors. Hence, it is best to consult your doctor and seek medical opinion.

Generic for Lotensin and Geriatric

Studies conducted in this group using Generic Lotensin do not indicate different side effect or problems than it does in younger adults.

Note

The above information about Generic Lotensin serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.